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Ghost

1990·Movie
2h 7min·PG-13
IMDb7.1Metacritic527.6Rotten Tomatoes74%80%

Where to watch

NetflixParamount+KanopyHooplaMGM+Tubi TV

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What's your score?

Your score

Ghost fingerprint

Big heart, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace6
  • Spectacle6

Heart

Deeply romantic and deeply moving

  • Romance9
  • Pathos9
  • Catharsis9

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy4
  • Physical Comedy3

World

Everyday modern life, faith and meaning, and fantasy

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability8
  • Dialogue Centrality7

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and direction

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition9
  • Music Centrality9
  • Cinematography7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Before Sam was murdered, he told Molly he'd love and protect her forever.

After a young man is murdered, his spirit stays behind to warn his lover of impending danger, with the help of a reluctant psychic.
Romantic FantasySupernatural DramaEmotional JourneyHeartfelt RomanceIconic PerformancesSpiritual ThemesJustice from BeyondTear-jerkingClassic 90s Film

Crew

Directed by:
Charlie Picerni, Jerry Zucker, John Hockridge
Written by:
Bruce Joel Rubin
Produced by:
Jane Jenkins, Bruce Joel Rubin, Michael Tadross
Composed by:
Walter Murch, Ken Dufva, Maurice Jarre

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Ghost

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Ghost legally?

NetflixParamount+KanopyHooplaMGM+Tubi TV

Ghost is included with a subscription to Netflix, Paramount+, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Ghost worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69/100 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 74%, and Metacritic 52). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Ghost rated?

PG-13ViolenceSexual content

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and sexual content.

How long is Ghost?

2 h 7 min

Ghost runs 2 h 7 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Ghost?

Critics63
Audiences76

Not quite. Audiences rate Ghost higher (76) than critics (63). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Ghost a box office hit?

Budget$22 million
Box office$505 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $22 million to make and earned $505 million worldwide, 23.0 times its budget.

What language is Ghost in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Ghost?

95ADAEALAOARATAUAZBABBBEBFBGBO+81

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Ghost in 95 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Ghost use?

Look Both WaysAttending Your Own FuneralContrived CoincidenceResurrected RomanceTeach Him AngerLove Interest ApotheosisAccidental MurderLovable RogueJacob Marley ApparelTwo Roads Before YouHoist by His Own PetardBarred from the Afterlifeand 196 more

TV Tropes lists 208 storytelling tropes for Ghost, including Look Both Ways, Attending Your Own Funeral, Contrived Coincidence.