8.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Ghosts (2021)
Ghosts (2021)
Overview
Samantha and Jay throw caution to the wind when they convert their recently inherited country estate into a bed-and-breakfast. Call it mislaid plans. Not only is the place falling apart, but it’s also inhabited by spirits of previous residents -- whom only Samantha can see and hear.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
8.2
Overview
Samantha and Jay throw caution to the wind when they convert their recently inherited country estate into a bed-and-breakfast. Call it mislaid plans. Not only is the place falling apart, but it’s also inhabited by spirits of previous residents -- whom only Samantha can see and hear.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film's political bias cannot be determined from the title alone, as no plot details or thematic elements are provided to suggest any specific ideological leanings. Therefore, it is rated as neutral due to a lack of discernible political content.
Based on a neutral assessment due to the absence of specific casting and plot details, the movie is presumed to feature visible diversity without explicit DEI-driven recasting, and its narrative does not explicitly center on or critique traditional identities.
Secondary
The show "Ghosts" features Isaac Higgintoot, a gay Revolutionary War soldier, whose character arc explores his journey of self-acceptance and his loving relationship with Nigel Chessum. The portrayal is overwhelmingly positive, depicting queer identity with dignity, complexity, and humor, while normalizing LGBTQ+ relationships within the ensemble cast.
The show portrays Christianity as a significant cultural and historical backdrop, often using it to contextualize characters' pasts and societal norms. While individual characters may exhibit moral flaws, these are attributed to personal failings rather than the faith itself, which is generally treated with respect and lighthearted humor.
The television series "Ghosts" does not include any identifiable transsexual characters or storylines. The narrative focuses on a diverse group of historical ghosts and their interactions with the living, without incorporating transsexual identities or related themes into its plot or character development.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The US adaptation of 'Ghosts' introduces new characters for its ensemble rather than directly gender-swapping established characters from the original UK series. While some characters fill similar archetypal roles, they are distinct creations, not gender-altered versions of existing canon.
The US adaptation of "Ghosts" features an ensemble of new, original characters created for this specific series. No character was previously established as a different race in source material, prior installments, or real-world history before being cast in the show.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.9
7.9
Critic Ratings
9.7
7.3
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