Ghost (1990)
Kernel Score: 82% · 5,925 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Fantasy, Thriller, Romance
Released: 1990-07-13
Runtime: 127 minutes
Is Ghost worth watching?
Worth watching. A murdered man stays behind as a ghost to warn his lover, using a reluctant psychic. It mixes romance, comedy and thriller, with a famous pottery scene, and Whoopi Goldberg steals the film. It's dated but still moving.
Watch it if you
- like romantic fantasies
- enjoy a weepy, nostalgic love story
- want a mix of laughs and suspense
Skip it if you
- dislike sentimentality
- want a sharper thriller
Best for: Date night in
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Ghost
- Stream: Paramount+, Philo, MGM+
- Free with ads: YouTube Free
- Rent: JustWatch TV Free, Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
After a young man is murdered, his spirit stays behind to warn his lover of impending danger, with the help of a reluctant psychic.
Ghost parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Ghost is a PG-13 supernatural romance-thriller involving murder and the afterlife.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Includes a murder and thriller elements involving corruption and danger.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Ghost
If you liked Ghost, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- The Sixth Sense (1999) — 89%: Ghost story with a heartbreaking emotional core
- What Dreams May Come (1998) — 81%: Love that continues beyond death
- About Time (2013) — 89%: Warm romantic fantasy that makes you cry
- Stardust (2007) — 84%: Romantic fantasy with magic, comedy and adventure
- Your Name. (2016) — 90%: Romantic fantasy about love across a strange gap
- Edward Scissorhands (1990) — 86%: Gentle, tragic fairy-tale romance
Director
Cast
- Patrick Swayze as Sam Wheat
- Demi Moore as Molly Jensen
- Whoopi Goldberg as Oda Mae Brown
- Tony Goldwyn as Carl Bruner
- Vincent Schiavelli as Subway Ghost
- Rick Aviles as Willie Lopez
- Martina Deignan as Rose
- Rick Kleber as Mover
- Phil Leeds as Emergency Room Ghost
- Armelia McQueen as Oda Mae's Sister
Ghost FAQ
Is Ghost worth watching?
Worth watching. A murdered man stays behind as a ghost to warn his lover, using a reluctant psychic. It mixes romance, comedy and thriller, with a famous pottery scene, and Whoopi Goldberg steals the film. It's dated but still moving.
Where can I watch Ghost?
In the US you can stream Ghost on Paramount+, Philo and MGM+, watch it free with ads on YouTube Free and rent it from JustWatch TV Free, Prime Video, Apple TV and Google Play.
Is Ghost OK for kids?
Ghost is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Ghost is a PG-13 supernatural romance-thriller involving murder and the afterlife.
What movies are like Ghost?
If you liked Ghost, try The Sixth Sense, What Dreams May Come, About Time and Stardust.