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Ghost
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Jerry Zucker. With Patrick Swayze, Demi Moore, Whoopi Goldberg.
7.3/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
After a young man is murdered, his spirit stays behind to warn his lover of impending danger, with the help of a reluctant psychic.
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7.3/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTAfter a young man is murdered, his spirit stays behind to warn his lover of impending danger, with the help of a reluctant psychic.
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Ghost.
MoviHero lists July 13, 1990 as the release date for Ghost. Jerry Zucker is the listed director. The listed cast includes Patrick Swayze as Sam Wheat, Demi Moore as Molly Jensen, Whoopi Goldberg as Oda Mae Brown, Tony Goldwyn as Carl Bruner. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateJuly 13, 1990
GenresThriller · Fantasy · Romance
Runtime2h 7m
DirectorJerry Zucker
CastPatrick Swayze as Sam Wheat, Demi Moore as Molly Jensen, Whoopi Goldberg as Oda Mae Brown, Tony Goldwyn as Carl Bruner
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is Ghost right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
Ghost runs 2h 7m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 6/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 4/10. The profile suggests a lower-demand watch, although preferences vary.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 7/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 7.3/10 from 6,310 votes. Updated Nov 13, 2026.
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Pacing6/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending3/10
Scary5/10
Violence5/10
Rewatchability5/10
Attention Required4/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
What viewers say about Ghost
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“Top-of-the-line drama/thriller tackles the afterlife A man suddenly discovers that he's a ghost (Patrick Swayze) and means to find his killer while protecting his former…”
Viewer reaction
“"Sam" (Patrick Swayze) and his girlfriend "Molly" (Demi Moore) aren't the best at pottery, but they do know how to make a mess!”
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“Tony Goldwyn should have been a more popular actor.”
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“"Ghost" manages to successfully cut across a variety of genres, but unfortunately very few of them are used to particularly rewarding effect.”
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