Ghost

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Ghost

PG-13

Released Jul 13, 1990

2h 7m

Fantasy

Romance

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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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Terry Francis

Southern Voice (Atlanta)

It conceives of an afterlife teeming with revenge, vigilantism and physical violence.

Rated: 1/4

May 9, 2023

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Zita Short

InSession Film

Ghost is proof of the fact that good writing still matters.

Feb 1, 2023

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Rene Jordan

El Nuevo Herald (Miami)

This is a very entertaining fable. [Full review in Spanish]

Nov 18, 2022

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Audience Member

Underrated gem. Is it sappy sometimes? Sure. Contrived? Yes. But a combination of a great concept with career best performances from Goldberg and Swayze make this a worthy modern classic.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

11/17/24

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Anton H

An all-time favorite for many, and it still holds up. A fascinating concept beautifully executed, hilarious and innocent comedy, and all-around coolness make this 1990 gem a well-deserving beloved classic.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

11/08/24

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watch full amazing movie online on https://glamcinema.com/

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

09/20/24

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Connor S

Swayze and Moore make magic "together"...in the sense of the word that's possible in this film.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

07/31/24

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Tibor F

This film aged well. Great story, great actors, very enjoyable overall.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/27/24

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Trafalgar L

"Ghost" is an emotionally charged thriller drama. It tells the story of banker Sam Wheat (Patrick Swayze) and his girlfriend Molly Jensen (Demi Moore), on the night that Sam is planning to propose to Molly he is murdered when an armed robbery goes afoul. Despite the beckoning to crossover Sam chooses to stay as he's worried that Molly may be in danger. Upon learning that his death was a fiendish plan by his coworker and colleague Carl Bruner (Tony Goldwyn) in attempt to launder money, Sam enlists the help of a self-proclaimed clairvoyant psychic named Oda Mae Brown (Whoopi Goldberg) in hopes that he can warn Molly of the imminent danger. Jerry Zucker directed this beautiful piece of cinematography, and despite its cast the selling point is the music and underscore. "Unchained Melody" by The Righteous Brothers is used beautifully and through a rescore by an orchestra it is used for the final scene. The orchestra angles of this song will ensure there's not a dry eye in the house.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

04/23/24

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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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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
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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