

Ghost World
“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.
Where to watch Ghost World in United States
Click a service to open Ghost World there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Ghost World streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Kanopy, Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Plex | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Hoopla, Tubi TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| South Korea | wavve, Watcha | wavve |
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
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
Enid

Scarlett Johansson
Rebecca

Steve Buscemi
Seymour

Brad Renfro
Josh

Illeana Douglas
Roberta Allsworth

Bob Balaban
Enid's Dad

Stacey Travis
Dana

Charles C. Stevenson Jr.
Norman

Dave Sheridan
Doug

Tom McGowan
Joe

Debra Azar
Melora

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.











