Adam Maitland is a fictional character from the 1988 film Beetlejuice, directed by Tim Burton. He is portrayed as a recently deceased man who, along with his wife Barbara Maitland, becomes a ghost haunting their former home. In the film, Adam struggles to navigate the afterlife while trying to scare away the new living occupants of their house. His character is known for his kind-hearted nature and desire to maintain peace, contrasting with the chaotic spirit of Beetlejuice, the mischievous ghost who complicates their situation.