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Ghost

Play trailer 2:23 Poster for Ghost PG-13 Released Jul 13, 1990 2h 7m Fantasy Romance Drama Mystery & Thriller Play Trailer Watchlist
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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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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 Full Review Peter Bradshaw Guardian Rubin's script is a lethally effective tragicomic fantasy. Rated: 5/5 Feb 14, 2020 Full Review Clayton Dillard Slant Magazine Ghost modestly warns against indignant attitudes toward class status. Jul 13, 2015 Full Review Don Shanahan Cinephile Hissy Fit Podcast Better than life itself. Apr 30, 2025 Full Review 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 Full Review Terry Francis Southern Voice (Atlanta) It conceives of an afterlife teeming with revenge, vigilantism and physical violence. Rated: 1/4 May 9, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Kia B A classic. It stands the test of time. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/18/25 Full Review Ben W Such a great classic. Love it Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/18/25 Full Review Caden D. Timeless Classic Movie About Love With Great Performances By The Actors/Actress Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/16/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Jerry Zucker

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Patrick Swayze

Sam Wheat

Demi Moore

Molly Jensen

Whoopi Goldberg

Oda Mae Brown

Tony Goldwyn

Carl Bruner

Rick Aviles

Willie Lopez, Burgler

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(L-R) Patick Swayze as Sam Wheat and Demi Moore as Molly Jensen in "Ghost." (L-R) Patrick Swayze as Sam Wheat and Rick Aviles as Willie Lopez in "Ghost." (L-R) Demi Moore as Molly Jensen and Patrick Swayze as Sam Wheat in "Ghost." (L-R) Whoopi Goldberg as Oda Mae Brown and Patrick Swayze as Sam Wheat in "Ghost." Demi Moore as Molly Jensen in "Ghost." (L-R) Demi Moore as Molly Jensen and Tony Goldwyn as Carl Bruner in "Ghost." (L-R) Patrick Swayze as Sam Wheat and Whoopi Goldberg as Oda Mae Brown in "Ghost." (L-R) Patrick Swayze as Sam Wheat, Demi Moore as Molly Jensen and Tony Goldwyn as Carl Bruner in "Ghost." Demi Moore as Molly Jensen in "Ghost." Ghost (1990) View more photos

Movie Info

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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