Ghost Town

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Ghost Town

PG-13

Released Sep 19, 2008

1h 43m

Comedy

Fantasy

Romance

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After a near-death experience during a routine colonoscopy, people-hating dentist Bertrum Pincus is shocked to discover that he is suddenly able to talk to the dead. Constantly cornered by unhappy spirits who want him to help resolve their earthly problems, the misanthropic Pincus is driven to distraction. Eventually talked into helping the dearly departed Frank Herlihy, Pincus attempts to talk to Frank's widow, Gwen.

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Critics Consensus

Ricky Gervais' consistently sharp performance and beautifully dry execution transform this otherwise mainstream comedy into an endearing, funny, and altogether snappy romantic comedy. With ghosts.

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Deborah Ross

The Spectator

I like Gervais but now realise there is only so much I can take at the one sitting.

Aug 23, 2018

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Paul Byrnes

Sydney Morning Herald

Ghost Town is both a surprise and a departure: it's genuinely funny and quietly original. It also shows what Gervais can do in the right role.

Rated: 4/5

Feb 20, 2009

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Jake Wilson

The Age (Australia)

Writer-director David Koepp is almost too careful a craftsman for his own good, but Gervais and Leoni share a talent for throwing the audience off-balance...

Rated: 3/5

Feb 13, 2009

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

The film’s most successful elements are not spiritual but rather sentimental, as this low-key romantic comedy manages to be at once endearing, funny, and, dare I say, even worthy of a few tears.

Rated: 3/4

Apr 4, 2024

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Edward Porter

Sunday Times (UK)

[A] mix of low-key warmth and droll humour.

Oct 4, 2022

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Cole Smithey

ColeSmithey.com

David Koepp's 1998 New York City romcom could improve your amorous relationship, even if it's a first date.

Rated: A-

Dec 18, 2020

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Melissa L

Funny, but deep. It's a must see!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

08/28/25

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Zack D.

It has its funny moments, its light hearted, an easy watch, but not real anything to totally rave about. Just a decent movie.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

08/07/25

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Movie W

Kinnear plays smarmy well enough and the rest of the cast turn in serviceable performances, but it is Gervais and Leoni who take a patchwork quilt of a romance and make it a comedy worth seeing.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

07/26/25

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Ace R

Funny as hell! If you've had a bad day, and you need a good laugh, this is the movie for you! I highly recommend that you see this movie.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/29/25

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LUIS LETACIO C

O filme não tem o melhor dos roteiros, mas eu gostei muito da interação de alguns personagens com o protagonista. Faltou um pouco de coesão em muitos momentos, mas o filme é bem divertido.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

12/17/24

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César S

I liked! It's a fun film. It's not enough to laugh your head off, but it's fun enough to brighten up your Sunday afternoon with your family.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

11/18/24

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Synopsis

After a near-death experience during a routine colonoscopy, people-hating dentist Bertrum Pincus is shocked to discover that he is suddenly able to talk to the dead. Constantly cornered by unhappy spirits who want him to help resolve their earthly problems, the misanthropic Pincus is driven to distraction. Eventually talked into helping the dearly departed Frank Herlihy, Pincus attempts to talk to Frank's widow, Gwen.

Director: David Koepp
Producer: Gavin Polone
Screenwriter: David Koepp, John Kamps
Distributor: Paramount Pictures, DreamWorks SKG
Production Co: DreamWorks, Pariah Entertainment Group
Rating: PG-13 (Sexual Humor|Drug References|Some Strong Language)
Genre: Comedy, Fantasy, Romance
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 19, 2008, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 7, 2010
Box Office (Gross USA): $13.2M
Runtime: 1h 43m

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