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Ghost

Sam Wheat is a banker, Molly Jensen is an artist, and the two are madly in love. However, when Sam is murdered by 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. Use this page to compare cast context, genre fit (Drama, Fantasy, Romance), release year 1990, and whether this film matches tonight's mood.

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Story of Ghost

Sam Wheat is a banker, Molly Jensen is an artist, and the two are madly in love. However, when Sam is murdered by 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.

Use this page to compare cast context, genre fit (Drama, Fantasy, Romance), release year 1990, and whether this film matches tonight's mood.

Title facts

  • Type Movie
  • Release year 1990
  • Released 13 Jul 1990
  • Runtime 126 minutes
  • Content rating PG-13
  • IMDb rating IMDb 7.1/10 from 251,803 votes
  • Metascore 52/100
  • Genres Drama, Fantasy, Romance
  • Languages English
  • Countries United States

Cast

Patrick Swayze, Demi Moore, Tony Goldwyn

Direction and writing

Directed by: Jerry Zucker

Written by: Bruce Joel Rubin

Awards and recognition

Won 2 Oscars. 18 wins & 24 nominations total

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