Ghost

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Ghost

PG-13

Released Jul 13, 1990

2h 7m

Fantasy

Romance

Drama

Mystery & Thriller

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Sam Wheat (Patrick Swayze) is a banker, Molly Jensen (Demi Moore) is an artist, and the two are madly in love. However, when Sam is murdered by friend and corrupt business partner Carl Bruner (Tony Goldwyn) over a shady business deal, he is left to roam the earth as a powerless spirit. When he learns of Carl's betrayal, Sam must seek the help of psychic Oda Mae Brown (Whoopi Goldberg) to set things right and protect Molly from Carl and his goons.

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Critics Consensus

Ghost offers viewers a poignant romance while blending elements of comedy, horror, and mystery, all adding up to one of the more enduringly watchable hits of its era.

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Henry Sheehan

Chicago Reader

Not only is the comedy itself fresh, but it keeps the suspense well-stropped as well.

Rated: 3/4

May 12, 2022

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Peter Bradshaw

Guardian

Rubin's script is a lethally effective tragicomic fantasy.

Rated: 5/5

Feb 14, 2020

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Clayton Dillard

Slant Magazine

Ghost modestly warns against indignant attitudes toward class status.

Jul 13, 2015

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Scott Hettrick

Kansas City Star

It's hokey, manipulative and terrific.

Sep 23, 2025

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Don Shanahan

Cinephile Hissy Fit Podcast

Better than life itself.

Apr 30, 2025

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Noah Gittell

Washington City Paper

While Zucker grapples competently with each genre, he can’t sustain a coherent mood that would elevate Ghost into the timeless work he’s clearly aiming for.

Feb 19, 2025

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Jay R

Great movie, this movie never goes out of style, I saw it in 1990 at the old Loews paradise theater, it was great seeing it in a modern theater with todays sound and picture quality, a must see if it ever comes back out.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/21/25

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Shannon P

I saw it when it first came out, and liked it even better this second time around! So romantic, and funny, and...Patrick Swayze!

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/20/25

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Brian

Overall, the movie held up quite well, except for some of the CG toward the end that looked like it was straight from Scooby Doo.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/18/25

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Kia B

A classic. It stands the test of time.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/18/25

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Ben W

Such a great classic. Love it

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/18/25

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Caden D.

Timeless Classic Movie About Love With Great Performances By The Actors/Actress

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/16/25

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Whoopi Goldberg

Oda Mae Brown

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Ghost: Official Clip - Oda Mae Demands Respect

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Ghost: Official Clip - Still Feel You

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Ghost: Official Clip - Molly Finally Believes

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Ghost: Official Clip - Scaring Willie

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Ghost: Official Clip - Carl Suspects Oda Mae

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Ghost: Official Clip - Get Off My Train

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Ghost: Official Clip - Ditto

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Ghost: Official Clip - Finally Talking

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Ghost: Official Clip - After the End

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Ghost: Official Clip - Carl's End

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Synopsis

Sam Wheat (Patrick Swayze) is a banker, Molly Jensen (Demi Moore) is an artist, and the two are madly in love. However, when Sam is murdered by friend and corrupt business partner Carl Bruner (Tony Goldwyn) over a shady business deal, he is left to roam the earth as a powerless spirit. When he learns of Carl's betrayal, Sam must seek the help of psychic Oda Mae Brown (Whoopi Goldberg) to set things right and protect Molly from Carl and his goons.

Director: Jerry Zucker
Producer: Lisa Weinstein
Screenwriter: Bruce Joel Rubin
Distributor: Paramount Pictures
Production Co: Paramount Pictures
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Fantasy, Romance, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 13, 1990, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 1, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA): $214.3M
Runtime: 2h 7m
Sound Mix: Stereo, Dolby SR, Surround
Aspect Ratio: 35mm

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