The Canterville Ghost

PGUnited States rating20231h 29mAnimation, Comedy, Family
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An American family moves into a grand English mansion that is home to a ghost who has been haunting the grounds for centuries. While the family is not afraid of the spirit, a young girl named Virginia discovers the ghost's lonely secret and tries to help him find peace.

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What's in it

Scary
Some
Violence
Mild
Language
None
Rude humour
Mild
Sad themes
Some
Pace
Gentle
The animation style and period setting suggest a steady and unhurried pace with plenty of room to breathe. Estimated

Scary moments

  • Approx.MildA ghost appears to the family, but they are not afraid of him.
  • Approx.SomeVirginia falls into a lake and is briefly trapped by weeds.
  • Approx.SomeA ghost hunter attempts to capture the spirit of the house.
  • Approx.ScaryThe ghost turns into a monster during a confrontation in a spirit world.

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  1. 1Why do you think the ghost felt lonely in the big house?
  2. 2How did Virginia show courage when she tried to help the ghost?
  3. 3What did you think about the way the two different families reacted to the ghost?

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