Movie

Ghost Dad

“He's been walking through doors. He's been falling through floors. He's been going through a lot lately, but he's still Dad.”

★ 5.1(220)19901h 24m

Comedy Family Fantasy

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Good to know

Director: Sidney Poitier
Release date: 1990-06-29
Runtime: 1h 24m
Language: English
Box office: $25,421,633
Budget: $30,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: SAH Productions

Ghost Dad — trailer

About Ghost Dad

Ghost Dad is a 1990 movie in the Comedy, Family and Fantasy genres, directed by Sidney Poitier, starring Bill Cosby, Kimberly Russell and Denise Nicholas. It has a runtime of 1 hour 24 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.1/10 from 220 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Ghost Dad in Indonesia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Elliot Hopper, a widower with three children, is working on a business deal to get his family out of financial straits when he is suddenly killed in a taxi accident. With the aid of a paranormal researcher, Elliott attempts to complete the deal from the beyond, ensuring his family will be taken care of.

Cast

Bill Cosby

Elliot Hopper

Kimberly Russell

Diane Hopper

Denise Nicholas

Joan

Ian Bannen

Sir Edith Moser

Christine Ebersole

Carol

Barry Corbin

Mr. Emery Collins

Salim Grant

Danny Hopper

Brooke Fontaine

Amanda Hopper

Dakin Matthews

Mr. Seymour

Dana Ashbrook

Tony Ricker

Omar Gooding

Stuart

Raynor Scheine

Curtis Burch (The Cabbie)

Themes & keywords

daughterparent child relationshiploss of loved onesatanfatherhoodghostfather son relationshipfather daughter relationship

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Ghost Dad in Indonesia?+

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

Is Ghost Dad on Netflix?+

Ghost Dad is not on Netflix in Indonesia right now.

How long is Ghost Dad?+

Ghost Dad has a runtime of 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).

Who stars in Ghost Dad?+

Ghost Dad stars Bill Cosby, Kimberly Russell, Denise Nicholas, Ian Bannen and Christine Ebersole.

When did Ghost Dad come out?+

Ghost Dad is a 1990 movie directed by Sidney Poitier.

What genre is Ghost Dad?+

Ghost Dad is Comedy, Family and Fantasy film.

Who directed Ghost Dad?+

Ghost Dad was directed by Sidney Poitier.