Ghost

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Ghost

PG-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.

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

May 12, 2022

3/4

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

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Peter Bradshaw

Guardian

Feb 14, 2020

5/5

Rubin's script is a lethally effective tragicomic fantasy.

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Clayton Dillard

Slant Magazine

Jul 13, 2015

Ghost modestly warns against indignant attitudes toward class status.

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Scott Hettrick

Kansas City Star

Sep 23, 2025

It's hokey, manipulative and terrific.

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Don Shanahan

Cinephile Hissy Fit Podcast

Apr 30, 2025

Better than life itself.

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Noah Gittell

Washington City Paper

Feb 19, 2025

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.

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Harry R

Mar 27, 2019

Those who disliked this movie, or rated it rotten, are well out of their minds...this is such a Timeless Classic that needs respect from these silly critics...

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Kylo S

Sep 15, 2018

Hollywood corn, but good corn.

George L

Sep 6, 2018

It grips you like a good thriller while it emotionally captivates like a good drama.

Ron R

Aug 11, 2018

Too iconic to be called a bad movie. Surely is not a great movie though.

Ron W

Jul 1, 2018

Romantic, sad and intriguing classic.

May 24, 2018

The best film I have everything seen in my whole life. I saw it maybe 8 times, but I will never feel bored during this film. It is my heartbreaker. ??????

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Jerry Zucker

Director

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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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
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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