Ghost
Before Sam was murdered, he told Molly he'd love and protect her forever.
1990 • 127 min • Fantasy · Romance · Thriller
Synopsis
After a young man is murdered, his spirit stays behind to warn his lover of impending danger, with the help of a reluctant psychic.
Our family guide
Best from age 13- 72 Audience · 6166 · 100%
After a man is murdered, his spirit remains to protect his beloved from danger, aided by a reluctant psychic. This supernatural romance blends thrills and humor as they uncover a conspiracy and seek justice.
- Violence & peril
- 4/10
- Language
- 3/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 2/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 3/10
- Scary moments
- 4/10
Heads up
- A central character is murdered early on, with some mild blood shown.
- Supernatural elements depict ghosts and the afterlife, including darker imagery of souls dragged to hell.
- Some mild language and a few suggestive kisses.
What it models well
- The enduring power of love
- Seeking justice for wrongs
- Helping others, even after death
- Empathy and connection
Talk about it after
- What it means to let go of loved ones
- The nature of life and death
- How our actions impact others
- Trusting your instincts
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Top billed cast
Director: Jerry Zucker • Crew: Bruce Joel Rubin
Trailers & clips
Patrick Swayze Reflects On GHOST
Whoopi Goldberg's Hilarious Fake Medium Act
Sam Realizes He's Dead
Ghost (1990) Theatrical Trailer [4K] [FTD-0895]
"Love Everlasting" Clip
TCM Big Screen Classics Spot
30th Anniversary Official Trailer
Ghost Wins Original Screenplay: 1991 Oscars
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 7.2/10 (6,166)
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $22,000,000
- Box office
- $505,000,000
- IMDb
- tt0099653
