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Ghost Dad

1990Movie1 h 24 minPG

ComedyFamily
23
TerribleGoodWatch score
IMDb4.4Letterboxd2.1/5Rotten Tomatoes6%32%
23
TerribleGoodWatch score
IMDb4.4Letterboxd2.1/5Rotten Tomatoes6%32%

Summary

Elliot Hopper, a widower with three children, is working on a business deal to get his family out of financial straits when he is suddenly killed in a taxi accident. With the aid of a paranormal researcher, Elliott attempts to complete the deal from the beyond, ensuring his family will be taken care of.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Where to watch

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Not for brutality or big ideas.

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Cast

24 of 27

Crew

Directed by
Sidney Poitier
Written by
S.S. Wilson, Phil Alden Robinson, Brent Maddock
Produced by
Terence Nelson
Music by
Henry Mancini

Everyone

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Facts

June 29, 1990 · 1 h 24 min · PG

Released
June 29, 1990
Runtime
1 h 24 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$30 million
Box office
$25 million
Available in
55 countries

Tropes

Berserk Button, Gender-Blender Name, Unexplained Recovery +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Ghost Dad?"

Questions about Ghost Dad

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Ghost Dad?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Ghost Dad from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is Ghost Dad worth watching?

23
TerribleGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 23 (IMDb 4.4, Letterboxd 2.1 out of 5, and Rotten Tomatoes 6%). Audiences rate it higher (39 out of 100) than critics (6).

Is Ghost Dad okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Ghost Dad make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly slapstick (7 of 10) and situational comedy (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch Ghost Dad?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Was Ghost Dad a box office flop?

Budget$30 million
Box office$25 million

Yes: it cost about $30 million to make and earned $25 million worldwide, 85% of its budget.

What tropes does Ghost Dad use?

Berserk ButtonGender-Blender NameUnexplained RecoverySuddenly ShoutingDidn't Think This ThroughThe TaxiHollywood SatanismUngrateful BastardJerkassReaching Between the LinesSkewed PrioritiesAn Astral Projection, Not a Ghostand 12 more

TV Tropes lists 24 tropes for it, including Berserk Button, Gender-Blender Name, and Unexplained Recovery.