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Ghosts of Girlfriends Past

2009Movie1 h 55 minPG-13

41
WeakGoodWatch score

A romantic, hopeful romance movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Story

You can't always run from your past.

Celebrity photographer Connor Mead lives life in the fast lane, committed to lifelong bachelorhood and simultaneous relationships with multiple women. On the eve of his younger brother Paul's wedding, Connor's mockery of love proves a real buzz-kill for everyone - including his childhood crush, Jenny, the one woman who always seemed immune to his considerable charms. Later that night, he gets a wake-up call from the ghost of his late Uncle Wayne, the hard-partying, legendary ladies' man who was Connor's mentor. Uncle Wayne has an urgent message which he delivers through three ghosts who guide Connor on an eye-opening tour of his romantic past, present and future. Along the way, they attempt to discern whether he will ever be able to change his ways -- and if there is any hope of him finding true love.

Feels like

  • Romantic Comedy
  • Ghost Story
  • Cynical Protagonist
  • Second Chance Romance
  • Family Wedding
  • Pop Culture
  • Lighthearted Entertainment
  • Nostalgic Flashbacks
  • Star-Studded Cast

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Directed by
Mark Waters

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Facts

May 1, 2009 · 1 h 55 min · PG-13

Released
May 1, 2009
Runtime
1 h 55 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres
Romance, Comedy, Fantasy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$38 million
Box office
$102 million
Available in
103 countries

Tropes

Back-to-Back Poster, Bouquet Toss, Brick Joke +9

  • Back-to-Back Poster
  • Bouquet Toss
  • Brick Joke
  • Bridezilla
  • The Casanova
  • Childhood Friend Romance
  • Dad the Veteran
  • Gone Horribly Right
  • My God, What Have I Done?
  • Race for Your Love
  • No Celebrities Were Harmed
  • Yet Another Christmas Carol

12 of 15 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Ghosts of Girlfriends Past?"

Questions about Ghosts of Girlfriends Past

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Ghosts of Girlfriends Past?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Ghosts of Girlfriends Past from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It streams in 85 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Ghosts of Girlfriends Past worth watching?

41
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 41 (IMDb 5.8, Rotten Tomatoes 27%, and Metacritic 34). Audiences rate it higher (50 out of 100) than critics (31).

Is Ghosts of Girlfriends Past okay for kids?

PG-13Sexual contentStrong language

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for sexual content and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is Ghosts of Girlfriends Past good for date night?

and 3 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightParty Vibe

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will Ghosts of Girlfriends Past make me laugh?

Light

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