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Casper

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Casper (voiced by Malachi Pearson) is a kind young ghost who peacefully haunts a mansion in Maine. When specialist James Harvey (Bill Pullman) arrives to communicate with Casper and his fellow spirits, he brings along his teenage daughter, Kat (Christina Ricci). Casper quickly falls in love with Kat, but their budding relationship is complicated not only by his transparent state, but also by his troublemaking apparition uncles and their mischievous antics.
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Critics Consensus

A meandering, mindless family movie that frequently resorts to special effects and transparent sappiness.

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Jeff Millar Houston Chronicle Oct 3
Casper is a cutie. It's simple, straightforward fun in a sumptuous package. Go to Full Review Jeff Salamon Village Voice Oct 3
Lifelike is the word Universal Pictures used to describe Casper, and while that seems appropriate for a character who's, after all, not really alive, lifeless is the adjective that more readily comes to mind. Go to Full Review Nick James Sight & Sound Oct 3
Amongst this sombre psychological backdrop, the frantic antics of Casper and his uncles to amuse and annoy are neither sufficiently sinister not cheering enough to stand out. Go to Full Review Sadie Bell Thrillist Oct 4
It's blissful and escapist, and plain fun to revisit. So much so that you're going to want the little guy to haunt you next. Go to Full Review Jo Berry Movies4Kids Oct 3
4/5
Based on the old American cartoon and comic book Casper the Friendly Ghost, the movie is a terrific mix of live action and the superb wizardry of Steven Spielberg’s Amblin Entertainment and George Lucas’s Industrial Light & Magic. Go to Full Review Linda Cook Quad City Times (Davenport, IA) Oct 3
3/4
Not since "E.T." has a non-existent star been so powerful on the screen, so believable, or so fun to watch. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Leah B Oct 26 It was as amazing I remember it being 30 years ago! Brought my son with me to enjoy a classic. See more STAN Oct 26 Great family Halloween movie See more ashley Oct 19 Still a 10/10 for me! A classic! Must see in theaters this Halloween! See more Jim C Oct 15 Loved this movie 30 years ago. Loved it just as much this time around. Took the family we had a blast. The special effects still hold up. See more Adriana Oct 13 I love Casper always has been one great movie to watch !!Happy 30th Anniversary Casper the friendly ghost See more Donna G Oct 10 Loved it! So glad it was brought back. Such a fond childhood memory that I was able to share with my 6 year old! See more Read all reviews
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Brad Silberling

Director

Christina Ricci

Kathleen 'Kat' Harvey

Bill Pullman

Dr. James Harvey

Cathy Moriarty

Carrigan Crittenden

Eric Idle

Paul 'Dibbs' Plutzker

Malachi Pearson

Casper (McFadden)

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Synopsis Casper (voiced by Malachi Pearson) is a kind young ghost who peacefully haunts a mansion in Maine. When specialist James Harvey (Bill Pullman) arrives to communicate with Casper and his fellow spirits, he brings along his teenage daughter, Kat (Christina Ricci). Casper quickly falls in love with Kat, but their budding relationship is complicated not only by his transparent state, but also by his troublemaking apparition uncles and their mischievous antics.
Director
Brad Silberling
Producer
Colin Wilson
Screenwriter
Sherri Stoner, Deanna Oliver
Distributor
Universal Pictures
Production Co
Universal Pictures, Amblin Entertainment
Rating
PG
Genre
Kids & Family, Fantasy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 26, 1995, Original
Rerelease Date (Theaters)
Oct 3, 2025
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 2, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA)
$102.7M
Runtime
1h 40m
Sound Mix
Surround, Stereo
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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