# Casper: A Spirited Beginning (1997)

> A friendly young ghost befriends a lonely boy while evading supernatural authorities and learning how to become a better spirit.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/24943

## Facts

- Runtime: 90 min
- Genres: Adventure, Family, Comedy, Fantasy
- Director: Sean McNamara
- Cast: Steve Guttenberg, Lori Loughlin, Rodney Dangerfield, Michael McKean, Brendon Ryan Barrett, Jeremy Foley, Bill Farmer, Jess Harnell
- TMDB rating: 5.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0118824/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: simple
- Violence: mild
- Mood: whimsical, gentle, warm, family movie night, children's sleepover

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