Ghost World (2001)
Kernel Score: 79% · 1,546 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Comedy, Drama
Released: 2001-07-20
Runtime: 111 minutes
Where to watch Ghost World
- Free with ads: Hoopla, Fawesome, The Roku Channel, Fandango at Home, YouTube Free
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Two quirky, cynical teenaged girls try to figure out what to do with their lives after high school graduation. After they play a prank on an eccentric, middle aged record collector, one of them befriends him, which causes a rift in the girls’ friendship.
Ghost World parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Ghost World is an R-rated dramedy about two cynical teenage girls navigating life after high school.
- Language: Moderate — R rating and cynical teen dialogue suggest frequent mature/crude language typical of the genre.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Thora Birch as Enid
- Scarlett Johansson as Rebecca
- Steve Buscemi as Seymour
- Brad Renfro as Josh
- Illeana Douglas as Roberta Allsworth
- Bob Balaban as Enid's Dad
- Stacey Travis as Dana
- Charles C. Stevenson Jr. as Norman
- Dave Sheridan as Doug
- Tom McGowan as Joe
Ghost World FAQ
Is Ghost World good?
Ghost World has a 79% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,546 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Ghost World?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Fawesome, The Roku Channel, Fandango at Home and YouTube Free and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Ghost World OK for kids?
Ghost World is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Ghost World is an R-rated dramedy about two cynical teenage girls navigating life after high school.
What movies are like Ghost World?
If you liked Ghost World, try The Breakfast Club, The Edge of Seventeen, Miss You Already and Booksmart.