Ghost

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Sam Wheat (Patrick Swayze) is a banker, Molly Jensen (Demi Moore) is an artist, and the two are madly in love. However, when Sam is murdered by friend and corrupt business partner Carl Bruner (Tony Goldwyn) 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 (Whoopi Goldberg) to set things right and protect Molly from Carl and his goons.

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Ghost offers viewers a poignant romance while blending elements of comedy, horror, and mystery, all adding up to one of the more enduringly watchable hits of its era.

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Henry Sheehan

Chicago Reader

Not only is the comedy itself fresh, but it keeps the suspense well-stropped as well.

Rated: 3/4

May 12, 2022

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Peter Bradshaw

Guardian

Rubin's script is a lethally effective tragicomic fantasy.

Rated: 5/5

Feb 14, 2020

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Clayton Dillard

Slant Magazine

Ghost modestly warns against indignant attitudes toward class status.

Jul 13, 2015

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Terry Francis

Southern Voice (Atlanta)

It conceives of an afterlife teeming with revenge, vigilantism and physical violence.

Rated: 1/4

May 9, 2023

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Zita Short

InSession Film

Ghost is proof of the fact that good writing still matters.

Feb 1, 2023

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Rene Jordan

El Nuevo Herald (Miami)

This is a very entertaining fable. [Full review in Spanish]

Nov 18, 2022

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Audience Member Underrated gem. Is it sappy sometimes? Sure. Contrived? Yes. But a combination of a great concept with career best performances from Goldberg and Swayze make this a worthy modern classic. Rated 4.5/5 Stars • Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 11/17/24 Full Review Anton H An all-time favorite for many, and it still holds up. A fascinating concept beautifully executed, hilarious and innocent comedy, and all-around coolness make this 1990 gem a well-deserving beloved classic. Rated 4.5/5 Stars • Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 11/08/24 Full Review Audience Member watch full amazing movie online on https://glamcinema.com/ Rated 3/5 Stars • Rated 3 out of 5 stars 09/20/24 Full Review Connor S Swayze and Moore make magic "together"...in the sense of the word that's possible in this film. Rated 3.5/5 Stars • Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 07/31/24 Full Review Tibor F This film aged well. Great story, great actors, very enjoyable overall. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/27/24 Full Review Trafalgar L "Ghost" is an emotionally charged thriller drama. It tells the story of banker Sam Wheat (Patrick Swayze) and his girlfriend Molly Jensen (Demi Moore), on the night that Sam is planning to propose to Molly he is murdered when an armed robbery goes afoul. Despite the beckoning to crossover Sam chooses to stay as he's worried that Molly may be in danger. Upon learning that his death was a fiendish plan by his coworker and colleague Carl Bruner (Tony Goldwyn) in attempt to launder money, Sam enlists the help of a self-proclaimed clairvoyant psychic named Oda Mae Brown (Whoopi Goldberg) in hopes that he can warn Molly of the imminent danger. Jerry Zucker directed this beautiful piece of cinematography, and despite its cast the selling point is the music and underscore. "Unchained Melody" by The Righteous Brothers is used beautifully and through a rescore by an orchestra it is used for the final scene. The orchestra angles of this song will ensure there's not a dry eye in the house. Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 04/23/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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Jerry Zucker Director Patrick Swayze Sam Wheat Demi Moore Molly Jensen Whoopi Goldberg Oda Mae Brown Tony Goldwyn Carl Bruner Rick Aviles Willie Lopez, Burgler

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Ghost: Official Clip - Oda Mae Demands Respect