Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Moderate
- gothic
- melodramatic
- campy
- comic book movie night
- supernatural action marathon
What critics said
Critics broadly found the comic book adaptation conventional and lifeless despite entertaining effects and occasional Nicolas Cage eccentricity.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Johnny Blaze trades his soul to Mephistopheles to save his dying father and is later bound to become Ghost Rider.
Johnny's Ghost Rider form is defined by a burning skull, supernatural motorcycle, and fiery attacks.
The plot uses Mephistopheles, hell, possession, damnation, and a devil-son antagonist within a Marvel superhero framework.
Johnny is a famous motorcycle stunt performer by day while secretly carrying the Ghost Rider curse.
Films like Ghost Rider, and why
Constantine
superhero origin story combining supernatural mythology, action spectacle, and a morally conflicted protagonist
Hellboy
comic book adaptation centered on demonic forces, stylized action, and occult fantasy
Blade
flawed but entertaining supernatural superhero film with heightened visual effects and a charismatic lead
Movie Details
- Director
- Mark Steven Johnson
- Release Date
- 2007-01-15
- Runtime
- 114 min
- Rating
- 5.6 / 10 (6676)
Cast
- Nicolas Cage
- Eva Mendes
- Sam Elliott
- Wes Bentley
- Peter Fonda
- Matt Long
- Brett Cullen
- Raquel Alessi
- Donal Logue
- Tony Ghosthawk
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Peacock Premium, YouTube TV, Starz Apple TV channel, Peacock Premium Plus
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, 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 Rider about?
- A reckless motorcycle stuntman becomes a fiery supernatural enforcer when a devilish bargain turns his soul into a weapon against hell.
- What is Ghost Rider like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Ghost Rider as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Ghost Rider violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Ghost Rider as moderate.
- What did critics think of Ghost Rider?
- Critics broadly found the comic book adaptation conventional and lifeless despite entertaining effects and occasional Nicolas Cage eccentricity.
- Which films are like Ghost Rider?
- Films with a similar feel include Constantine, Hellboy, and Blade.
- How long is Ghost Rider?
- Ghost Rider runs 114 minutes.
- Where can I watch Ghost Rider?
- In United States, Ghost Rider streams on Peacock Premium, YouTube TV, Starz Apple TV channel, Peacock Premium Plus.
