---
title: "Poltergeist"
year: 2015
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/poltergeist-2015"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 243688
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 93
community_rating: 5.2
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# Poltergeist (2015) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/poltergeist-2015

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Poltergeist is a film first released in 2015. Catalogued under Horror. Produced and broadcast by TSG Entertainment, Ghost House Pictures, Vertigo Entertainment. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A family battles malevolent spirits that threaten to snatch their child."

### Why Watch
- Atmospheric haunted‑house horror
- Intense family‑driven suspense

### Caveats & Content Note
- PG‑13 rating limits graphic violence
- Tone & Suitability: The film’s spooky atmosphere and occasional jump scares suit teen and adult viewers, though younger audiences may find it unsettling.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: supernatural, creepy, family, tension, horror

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/poltergeist-2015#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Gil Kenan
- **Networks / Studios**: TSG Entertainment, Ghost House Pictures, Vertigo Entertainment

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Sam Rockwell** as *Eric Bowen*
- **Rosemarie DeWitt** as *Amy Bowen*
- **Saxon Sharbino** as *Kendra Bowen*
- **Kyle Catlett** as *Griffin Bowen*
- **Kennedi Clements** as *Madison Bowen*
- **Jared Harris** as *Carrigan Burke*
- **Nicholas Braun** as *Boyd*
- **Jane Adams** as *Dr. Claire Powell*
- **Susan Heyward** as *Sophie*
- **Karen Ivany** as *Mrs. Stoller*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What genre is the film?
It is a horror movie focusing on supernatural hauntings.

### Q: What is the film’s rating?
It is rated PG‑13.

### Q: How long does the movie run?
The runtime is about one hour and thirty‑three minutes.

### Q: When was it released in the United States?
It was released on May 22, 2015.

### Q: Does the plot involve a child being taken by spirits?
Yes, the story follows a family trying to rescue their youngest daughter after she is taken by angry spirits.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Poltergeist — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/243688)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*