Movie

Ghosts

★ 7.0(1)19871h 44m

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Good to know

Director: Elijah Moshinsky
Release date: 1987-06-14
Runtime: 1h 44m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: BBC

About Ghosts

Ghosts is a 1987 movie in the Drama and TV Movie genres, directed by Elijah Moshinsky, starring Judi Dench, Michael Gambon and Kenneth Branagh. It has a runtime of 1 hour 44 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Ghosts in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Helene Alving leads an outwardly contented life. On the eve of the 10th anniversary of her husband's death, she is about to open an orphanage as a memorial to him. To mark this occasion, her bohemian painter son Oswald has returned from Paris. Helene plans to take the opportunity to tell Oswald the truth about his father. But ghosts of the past erupt during an eventful evening, bringing the facade of civilised family life crashing down.

Cast

Judi Dench

Helene Alving

Michael Gambon

Pastor Manders

Kenneth Branagh

Oswald Alving

Natasha Richardson

Regina Engstrand

Freddie Jones

Jacob Engstrand

Themes & keywords

infidelityreligion and supernaturalcontroversybased on play or musicalnorwaymoralityincestghosteuthanasia19th centuryvenereal diseases

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Ghosts in Canada?+

Ghosts is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Ghosts on Netflix?+

Ghosts is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Ghosts?+

Ghosts has a runtime of 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).

Who stars in Ghosts?+

Ghosts stars Judi Dench, Michael Gambon, Kenneth Branagh, Natasha Richardson and Freddie Jones.

When did Ghosts come out?+

Ghosts is a 1987 movie directed by Elijah Moshinsky.

What genre is Ghosts?+

Ghosts is Drama and TV Movie film.

Who directed Ghosts?+

Ghosts was directed by Elijah Moshinsky.