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Ghost World

2001·Movie·R·111 min·7.1(1,586)

Accentuate the negative.

Two quirky, cynical teenaged girls try to figure out what to do with their lives after high school graduation. After they play a prank on an eccentric, middle aged record collector, one of them befriends him, which causes a rift in the girls’ friendship.

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Where to watch Ghost World in United States

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Where is Ghost World streaming around the world?

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United StatesAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Kanopy, HooplaAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
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CanadaAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Hoopla, Tubi TVApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo
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About Ghost World

Ghost World is a 2001 English-language comedy and drama film directed by Terry Zwigoff. The cast is led by Thora Birch, Scarlett Johansson, Steve Buscemi. It has a runtime of 1h 51m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 1600 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Kanopy.

Ghost World was produced by Mr. Mudd, Granada Productions, and Capitol Films and made in United Kingdom and United States of America. It was released on July 20, 2001, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $7 million, it went on to gross $9 million worldwide.

Director
Terry Zwigoff
Writers
Daniel Clowes, Terry Zwigoff
Release date
July 20, 2001
Original language
English
Age rating
R
Status
Released
Country
United Kingdom, United States of America
Budget
$7 million
Box office
$9 million
Production
Mr. Mudd, Granada Productions, Capitol Films
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Ghost World cast & crew

Ghost World was directed by Terry Zwigoff and written by Daniel Clowes and Terry Zwigoff.

The cast features Thora Birch as Enid, Scarlett Johansson as Rebecca, Steve Buscemi as Seymour, Brad Renfro as Josh, Illeana Douglas as Roberta Allsworth, and Bob Balaban as Enid's Dad.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by David Kitay, cinematography is by Affonso Beato, and it was produced by Russell Smith and Lianne Halfon.

Is Ghost World worth watching?

Ghost World holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 1,586 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed comedy films.

At 1h 51m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy comedy and drama, Ghost World is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Ghost World

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Cast of Ghost World

Thora Birch

Thora Birch

Enid

Scarlett Johansson

Scarlett Johansson

Rebecca

Steve Buscemi

Steve Buscemi

Seymour

Brad Renfro

Brad Renfro

Josh

Illeana Douglas

Illeana Douglas

Roberta Allsworth

Bob Balaban

Bob Balaban

Enid's Dad

Stacey Travis

Stacey Travis

Dana

Charles C. Stevenson Jr.

Charles C. Stevenson Jr.

Norman

Dave Sheridan

Dave Sheridan

Doug

Tom McGowan

Tom McGowan

Joe

Debra Azar

Debra Azar

Melora

Brian George

Brian George

Sidewinder Boss

Ghost World — FAQs

Where can I watch Ghost World in United States?

Ghost World is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Kanopy, Hoopla in United States.

Is Ghost World on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Ghost World is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.

What language is Ghost World in?

Ghost World is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Ghost World?

Ghost World runs 1 hours 51 minutes (111 minutes).

What is Ghost World rated?

Ghost World is rated R. It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 1,586 ratings.

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