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Casper

1995·Movie
1h 40min·PG

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Big heart, funny.

Energy

Spectacular

  • Spectacle7
  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension4

Heart

Hopeful and romantic

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Hopefulness8
  • Family Dynamics8
  • Romance7

Humor

Some situational comedy and slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Physical Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay6

World

Fantasy, family, and growing up

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Rewatchability8
  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition7
  • Music Centrality7
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

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About

Seeing is believing.

Casper is a kind young ghost who peacefully haunts a mansion in Maine. When specialist James Harvey arrives to communicate with Casper and his fellow spirits, he brings along his teenage daughter, Kat. Casper quickly falls in love with Kat, but their budding relationship is complicated not only by his transparent state, but also by his troublemaking apparition uncles and their mischievous antics.
Supernatural Family ComedyHeartwarming RomanceComing-of-Age StoryClassic 90s FilmWholesome EntertainmentLighthearted FantasyPhysical ComedyNostalgic CharmCG & Live-Action Blend

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Questions about Casper

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Casper legally?

Casper is included with a subscription to Hulu, Peacock, and Peacock Premium+ in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Casper worth watching?

57
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58/100 (IMDb 6.2, Rotten Tomatoes 59%, and Metacritic 49). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Casper rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is Casper?

1 h 40 min

Casper runs 1 h 40 min.

Is Casper based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a comic.

Do critics and audiences agree on Casper?

Critics54
Audiences61

Yes. Critics average 54 and audiences 61 out of 100, so both groups see Casper much the same way.

Was Casper a box office hit?

Budget$50 million
Box office$288 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $50 million to make and earned $288 million worldwide, 5.8 times its budget.

What language is Casper in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Casper?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Casper in 92 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Casper use?

Only Known by Their NicknameShout-OutAlliterative NameMeaningless Villain VictoryPromise Me You Won't XForgot Their IntangibilityAward-Bait SongDeadpan SnarkerTransformation of the PossessedTalking the Monster to DeathForeshadowingDarker and Edgierand 191 more

TV Tropes lists 203 storytelling tropes for Casper, including Only Known by Their Nickname, Shout-Out, Alliterative Name.