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Ghost Rider
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Directed by Mark Steven Johnson. With Nicolas Cage, Eva Mendes, Sam Elliott.
5.6/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
In order to save his dying father, young stunt cyclist Johnny Blaze sells his soul to Mephistopheles and sadly parts from the pure-hearted Roxanne Simpson, the love of his life. Years later, Johnny's path crosses again with Roxanne, now a go-getting reporter, and also with Mephistopheles, who offers to release Johnny's soul if Johnny becomes the fabled, fiery 'Ghost Rider'.
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MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTIn order to save his dying father, young stunt cyclist Johnny Blaze sells his soul to Mephistopheles and sadly parts from the pure-hearted Roxanne Simpson, the love of…
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Release snapshot for Ghost Rider.
MoviHero lists January 15, 2007 as the release date for Ghost Rider. Mark Steven Johnson is the listed director. The listed cast includes Nicolas Cage as Johnny Blaze / Ghost Rider, Eva Mendes as Roxanne Simpson, Sam Elliott as Carter Slade / Phantom Rider, Wes Bentley as Blackheart / Black King. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateJanuary 15, 2007
GenresThriller · Fantasy · Action
Runtime1h 54m
DirectorMark Steven Johnson
CastNicolas Cage as Johnny Blaze / Ghost Rider, Eva Mendes as Roxanne Simpson, Sam Elliott as Carter Slade / Phantom Rider, Wes Bentley as Blackheart / Black King
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is Ghost Rider right for tonight?
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How much time should I set aside?
Ghost Rider runs 1h 54m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 8/10: a faster-moving watch.
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 6/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MoviHero Rating: 5.6/10 from 6,753 votes. Updated Nov 8, 2026.
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Pacing8/10
Emotional Impact6/10
Mind-Bending3/10
Scary5/10
Violence6/10
Rewatchability4/10
Attention Required4/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“"You can't live in fear" This combines Faust and Spider-Man and mixes in elements of all the variations of the Ghost Rider comics up to…”
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“The problem is Ghost Rider isn't bad enough to be up there with the Nicolas Cage "classics", and it's not good enough to be seen…”
Viewer reaction
“It entertains very well, but that's all it is, and may be forgotten in a few years.”
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“Can be considered one of the best Nicholas Cage movies ever, Ghost Rider Tells us the Story of a Motorbike Stunt Racer Johnny Blaze who…”
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“Here is the deal. Johnny Blaze was possessed by an evil and dangerous entity called Zarathos who was a fundamentally evil being. What good he…”
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