School Ghost (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 8.1
Released in 1987, School Ghost is a comedy, fantasy and family film directed by Rolf Losansky, running about 81 minutes.
What it’s about. Carola is a mischievous girl who doesn't care much for school- except for sports and recess, of course. Without her good friend Willi to keep her on the straight and narrow, she would really be in trouble. One day at school, Carola has an idea. She invents what she calls "International Ghosts' Day" and a ghost named "Buh" to go with it. When Buh turns out to be less-than-imaginary the two decide to switch places, with Buh taking on all the schoolwork, and Carola taking the opportunity to play practical jokes on all her friends...
Who’s in it. School Ghost stars Nicole Lichtenheldt as Carola Huflattich, Ricardo Roth as Willi Neuenhagen, Karin Düwel as Lehrerin Prohaska and Barbara Dittus as Mutter Huflattich, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.1/10, School Ghost sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $150K at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch School Ghost page.
If you liked it. Fans of School Ghost tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch School Ghost (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for School Ghost change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is School Ghost worth watching?
- School Ghost holds an audience score of 8.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in School Ghost?
- School Ghost stars Nicole Lichtenheldt, Ricardo Roth, Karin Düwel, Barbara Dittus and Dietmar Richter-Reinick.