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The Ghost Comes Home

1940·Movie
1h 19min

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No stream option in US yet.

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The Ghost Comes Home fingerprint

Funny, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension3
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Wholesome and hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Wholesome8
  • Hopefulness8
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and slapstick

  • Situational Comedy9
  • Physical Comedy8
  • Wit & Wordplay7

World

History, everyday modern life, and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

Comic mayhem results when a small town pet store owner, mistakenly believed killed during a sea voyage, turns up very much alive.
Classic Screwball ComedyMistaken IdentityWholesome Family FunLighthearted Farce1940s CinemaPhysical ComedyFeel-GoodSmall-Town HumorOptimistic

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is The Ghost Comes Home worth watching?

57
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58/100 (IMDb 5.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Ghost Comes Home?

1 h 19 min

The Ghost Comes Home runs 1 h 19 min.

What language is The Ghost Comes Home in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.