Ghost (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1990, Ghost is a thriller, fantasy, drama and mystery film directed by Jerry Zucker, running about 127 minutes. “Before Sam was murdered, he told Molly he'd love and protect her forever.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Sam Wheat is a banker, Molly Jensen is an artist, and the two are madly in love. However, when Sam is murdered by his friend and corrupt business partner Carl Bruner 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 to set things right and protect Molly from Carl and his goons.
Who’s in it. Ghost stars Patrick Swayze as Sam Wheat, Demi Moore as Molly Jensen, Whoopi Goldberg as Oda Mae Brown and Tony Goldwyn as Carl Bruner, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Ghost has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $505M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ghost page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ghost tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ghost (1990)?
- In US, Ghost is available to rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ghost worth watching?
- Ghost holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, fantasy, drama and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Ghost?
- Ghost stars Patrick Swayze, Demi Moore, Whoopi Goldberg, Tony Goldwyn and Vincent Schiavelli.
- When was Ghost released?
- Ghost was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 127 minutes.