Ghost Town movie poster

Ghost Town

"He sees dead people... and they annoy him."

September 19, 2008 1h 42m 6.5/10 (1,029 votes)

Originally released in 2008. Ghost Town is a comedy/romance film. directed by David Koepp.

Starring Ricky Gervais, Greg Kinnear, and Téa Leoni

Synopsis

Bertram Pincus, a cranky, people-hating Manhattan dentist, develops the unwelcome ability to see dead people. Really annoying dead people. Even worse, they all want something from him, particularly Frank Herlihy, a smooth-talking ghost, who pesters him into a romantic scheme involving his widow Gwen. They are soon entangled in a hilarious predicament between the now and the hereafter!

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 19, 2008 17 years ago
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Runtime 1h 42m 102 minutes total
User Rating 6.5/10 Good (1,029 votes)
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Budget $20M Production budget
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Box Office $27.1M 1.4x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$20,000,000
Revenue
$27,100,000

Production Companies

  • Spyglass Entertainment
  • DreamWorks Pictures
  • Pariah

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ghost Town about?

Bertram Pincus, a cranky, people-hating Manhattan dentist, develops the unwelcome ability to see dead people. Really annoying dead people. Even worse, they all want something from him, particularly...

Who directed Ghost Town?

Ghost Town was directed by David Koepp.

How long is Ghost Town?

Ghost Town has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).

When was Ghost Town released?

Ghost Town was released on September 19, 2008 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Ghost Town?

The main cast of Ghost Town includes Ricky Gervais, Greg Kinnear, Téa Leoni, Billy Campbell, Aasif Mandvi.

Is Ghost Town worth watching?

Ghost Town has a user rating of 6.5/10 based on 1,029 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.