Casper: A Spirited Beginning
“It's a whole new scream!”
Before he met and befriended the other ghouls at Applegate Manor, friendly ghost Casper meets young Chris Carson, a lonely kid who decides to teach Casper how to be a proper ghost.
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About Casper: A Spirited Beginning
Casper: A Spirited Beginning is a 1997 English-language adventure, family and comedy film directed by Sean McNamara. The cast is led by Jeremy Foley, Brendon Ryan Barrett, Steve Guttenberg. It has a runtime of 1h 30m. Viewers rate it 5.4/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Casper: A Spirited Beginning was produced by The Harvey Entertainment Company, 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment, and Saban Entertainment and made in United States of America. It was released on September 9, 1997, and carries a PG certification.
- Director
- Sean McNamara
- Writers
- Jymn Magon, Thomas Hart, Rob Kerchner
- Release date
- September 9, 1997
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $4 million
- Production
- The Harvey Entertainment Company, 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment, Saban Entertainment
Casper: A Spirited Beginning cast & crew
Casper: A Spirited Beginning was directed by Sean McNamara and written by Jymn Magon, Thomas Hart, and Rob Kerchner.
The cast features Jeremy Foley as Casper (voice), Brendon Ryan Barrett as Chris Carson, Steve Guttenberg as Tim Carson, Lori Loughlin as Sheila Fistergraff, Rodney Dangerfield as Johnny Hunt, and Shannon Chandler as Jennifer.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Udi Harpaz, cinematography is by Christian Sebaldt, and it was produced by Haim Saban and Lance H. Robbins.
Is Casper: A Spirited Beginning worth watching?
Casper: A Spirited Beginning holds an audience score of 5.4/10 from 335 ratings, a more divisive adventure films.
At 1h 30m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy adventure, family, and comedy, Casper: A Spirited Beginning is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Casper: A Spirited Beginning
Casper: A Spirited Beginning isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of Casper: A Spirited Beginning
Jeremy Foley
Casper (voice)
Brendon Ryan Barrett
Chris Carson
Steve Guttenberg
Tim Carson
Lori Loughlin
Sheila Fistergraff
Rodney Dangerfield
Johnny Hunt
Shannon Chandler
Jennifer
Michael McKean
Bill Case
Richard Moll
Principal Rabie
Jim Ward
Stretch (voice)
Bill Farmer
Stinky (voice)
Jess Harnell
Fatso (voice)
Pauly Shore
Snivel (voice)
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Casper: A Spirited Beginning — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Casper: A Spirited Beginning in United States?
Casper: A Spirited Beginning is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Casper: A Spirited Beginning in?
Casper: A Spirited Beginning is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Casper: A Spirited Beginning?
Casper: A Spirited Beginning runs 1 hours 30 minutes (90 minutes).
▸What is Casper: A Spirited Beginning rated?
Casper: A Spirited Beginning is rated PG. It holds a 5.4/10 audience score from 335 ratings.
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