← Back to results
Ghost
1990 127 min United States of America PG-13 16+
★7.8
Fantasy, Romance, Thriller
Director: Jerry Zucker
Trailers
EN
EN
Teaser
Description
After a young man is murdered, his spirit stays behind to warn his lover of impending danger, with the help of a reluctant psychic.
Budget:
$22M
US Gross:
$217.63M
Worldwide:
$505M
Starring
Patrick Swayze
Actor
Demi Moore
Actor
Tony Goldwyn
Actor
Awards
Saturn Awards 1991
— Best Supporting Actress
Saturn Awards 1991
— Best Fantasy Film
BAFTA 1991
— Best Supporting Actress
Academy Awards 1991
— Best Film Editing
Saturn Awards 1991
— Best Actor
Saturn Awards 1991
— Best Fantasy Film
Saturn Awards 1991
— Best Original Score
Academy Awards 1991
— Best Original Score
Saturn Awards 1991
— Best Screenplay
BAFTA 1991
— Best Original Screenplay
BAFTA 1991
— Best Visual Effects
BAFTA 1991
— Best Supporting Actress
Golden Globe 1991
— Best Actor (Comedy or Musical)
Saturn Awards 1991
— Best Supporting Actor
Saturn Awards 1991
— Best Visual Effects
BAFTA 1991
— Best Makeup and Hairstyling
Academy Awards 1991
— Best Supporting Actress
Golden Globe 1991
— Best Supporting Actress
Saturn Awards 1991
— Best Actress
Academy Awards 1991
— Best Screenplay
Academy Awards 1991
— Best Picture
Golden Globe 1991
— Best Picture (Comedy or Musical)
Key opinion
Ghost is widely regarded as a classic of the romance and fantasy genres, praised for its emotional resonance, memorable performances, and iconic soundtrack. While some critics find the plot simplistic or the visual effects dated, audiences largely celebrate it as a timeless, moving exploration of love that transcends death.
| Acting | Whoopi Goldberg's performance provides a vital, vibrant comedic spark that balances the film's tragic elements. | |
| Score | The soundtrack, particularly the use of 'Unchained Melody,' is universally lauded as a powerful, timeless element of the film's romantic atmosphere. | |
| Acting | Patrick Swayze and Demi Moore deliver sincere, deeply emotional performances that convincingly anchor the film's central love story. | |
| Originality | The film succeeds as a genre-blending masterpiece that effectively balances suspense, romance, and supernatural fantasy. | |
| Screenplay | Opinions on the screenplay are divided: some viewers are moved by its focus on enduring love and grief, while others criticize the plot as being overly simple or banal. | |
| Production | Technical elements are a point of contention; while the overall direction is praised for creating a lasting classic, some find the aging visual effects to be mediocre. |