Movie

Ghost World

“Accentuate the negative.”

★ 7.1(1,584)20011h 51m

Ghost World is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability checked 14 June 2026.

Where to watch Ghost World

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Good to know

Director: Terry Zwigoff
Release date: 2001-07-20
Runtime: 1h 51m
Language: English
Box office: $8,800,000
Budget: $7,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Mr. Mudd

Ghost World — trailer

About Ghost World

Ghost World is a 2001 movie in the Comedy and Drama genres, directed by Terry Zwigoff, starring Thora Birch, Scarlett Johansson and Steve Buscemi. It has a runtime of 1 hour 51 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.1/10 from 1,584 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Ghost World in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

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

Themes & keywords

female friendshipbased on comichigh school graduationbest friendhigh school friendssocial outcastart classrecord collectorplasterpersonal adblues musicnunchakuprank telephone callaftercreditsstingerdepressing

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Ghost World in United States?+

In United States, you can stream Ghost World on Amazon Prime Video, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home.

Is Ghost World on Netflix?+

Ghost World is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

How long is Ghost World?+

Ghost World has a runtime of 1 hour 51 minutes (111 minutes).

Who stars in Ghost World?+

Ghost World stars Thora Birch, Scarlett Johansson, Steve Buscemi, Brad Renfro and Illeana Douglas.

When did Ghost World come out?+

Ghost World is a 2001 movie directed by Terry Zwigoff.

What genre is Ghost World?+

Ghost World is Comedy and Drama film.

Who directed Ghost World?+

Ghost World was directed by Terry Zwigoff.