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Just Like Heaven

2005

Shortly after David Abbott moves into his new San Francisco digs, he has an unwelcome visitor on his hands: winsome Elizabeth Masterson, who asserts that the apartment is hers -- and promptly vanishes. When she starts appearing and disappearing at will, David thinks she's a ghost, while Elizabeth is convinced she's alive.

Ages 13+Source checked

Why this age? PG-13 themes include a serious car accident, coma and life support, death-adjacent supernatural ideas, grief, romance, and some mature emotional situations. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age13+

Strongest cautions

  • Romance4/5
  • Death of a character3/5
  • Frightening scenes2/5

Strongest positives

  • Good role models3/5
  • Kindness & empathy3/5
  • Positive messages3/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

Standard background product placement typical of urban-set feature films.

Death of a character3/5
Why this rating?

The premise centers on a near-death experience and the potential for a character to be taken off life support.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Occasional mild profanity appropriate for a PG-13 rating.

Religious themes1/5
Why this rating?

Religion is not a significant focus of the story.

Romance4/5
Why this rating?

The central theme is the growing romantic relationship between the leads.

Frightening scenes2/5
Why this rating?

Supernatural elements of a ghost appearing are gentle and not intended to be frightening.

Sexual content & nudity1/5
Why this rating?

Includes some mild romantic innuendo and suggestive situations typical of a PG-13 rom-com.

Alcohol or drugs1/5
Why this rating?

Occasional scenes of adult social drinking.

Violence1/5
Why this rating?

Includes a car accident sequence shown early in the film.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience2/5
Why this rating?

Characters show courage in navigating their unusual supernatural circumstance.

Creativity & curiosity2/5
Why this rating?

The ghostly roommate concept and imaginative rules around spirits encourage playful fantasy and inventive problem-solving.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

Features a standard ensemble cast with some minor diversity in supporting roles.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

Helping, caring for others, emotional support, and compassion are important to the characters' choices.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

Emphasizes connection, compassion, honesty, healing from loss, and valuing life and relationships.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

The leads are portrayed as professional and dedicated individuals who grow through their connection.

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  1. Which character was the best role model, and what did they do that you admired?
  2. How did relationships or romance affect the characters’ choices?
  3. Which choice in Just Like Heaven would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in Just Like Heaven, and what caused that change?
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