Overview
A love that transcends death must fight against betrayal and corruption.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Mild
- romantic
- wistful
- comic
- date night
- nostalgic movie night
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film an enduringly watchable blend of poignant romance, comedy, mystery, and supernatural drama, while some considered its sentimentality and climax excessive.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Sam remains devoted to Molly after becoming a powerless spirit and works to protect her from danger.
Sam's investigation reveals that his murder was connected to Carl, his friend and corrupt business partner.
Oda Mae Brown's back-talk and reluctant psychic role offset Sam and Molly's grief and the film's danger.
Sam and Molly's pottery-making functions as a memorable expression of their physical closeness and shared life.
Films like Ghost, and why
The Lake House
supernatural romance centered on love surviving death, with accessible emotional stakes and a warm afterlife premise
What Dreams May Come
romantic fantasy that blends grief, mystery, and an otherworldly connection between separated lovers
Beetlejuice
comedic supernatural mystery involving spirits, unfinished business, and protection from a threatening earthly conspiracy
Always
romantic drama using a ghostly presence to explore devotion, loss, and continued emotional connection
Movie Details
- Director
- Jerry Zucker
- Release Date
- 1990-07-13
- Runtime
- 127 min
- Rating
- 7.2 / 10 (6221)
Cast
- Patrick Swayze
- Demi Moore
- Whoopi Goldberg
- Tony Goldwyn
- Vincent Schiavelli
- Rick Aviles
- Martina Deignan
- Rick Kleber
- Phil Leeds
- Armelia McQueen
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel
- Rent
- JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand, Plex
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Ghost about?
- After his murder, a devoted banker becomes an earthbound ghost who needs a skeptical psychic to expose betrayal and save the woman he loves.
- What is Ghost like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Ghost as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Ghost violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Ghost as mild.
- What did critics think of Ghost?
- Critics broadly found the film an enduringly watchable blend of poignant romance, comedy, mystery, and supernatural drama, while some considered its sentimentality and climax excessive.
- Which films are like Ghost?
- Films with a similar feel include The Lake House, What Dreams May Come, Beetlejuice, and Always.
- How long is Ghost?
- Ghost runs 127 minutes.
- Where can I watch Ghost?
- In United States, Ghost streams on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel.
