Movie

The Ghost Writer

“Read between the lies.”

★ 6.8(2,446)20102h 8m

The Ghost Writer is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Starz Apple TV 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 9 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Roman Polanski
Release date: 2010-02-12
Runtime: 2h 8m
Language: English
Box office: $60,300,000
Budget: $45,000,000
Status: Released
Country: France
Studio: R.P. Productions

The Ghost Writer — trailer

About The Ghost Writer

The Ghost Writer is a 2010 movie in the Thriller and Mystery genres, directed by Roman Polanski, starring Ewan McGregor, Pierce Brosnan and Kim Cattrall. It has a runtime of 2 hours 8 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.8/10 from 2,446 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Ghost Writer in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A writer stumbles upon a long-hidden secret when he agrees to help former British Prime Minister Adam Lang complete his memoirs on a remote island after the politician's assistant drowns in a mysterious accident.

Cast

Ewan McGregor

The Ghost

Pierce Brosnan

Adam Lang

Kim Cattrall

Amelia Bly

Olivia Williams

Ruth Lang

Tom Wilkinson

Paul Emmett

Timothy Hutton

Sidney Kroll

Jon Bernthal

Rick Ricardelli

Tim Preece

Roy

Robert Pugh

Richard Rycart

David Rintoul

Stranger

Eli Wallach

Old man

Jim Belushi

John Maddox

Themes & keywords

london, englandcentral intelligence agency (cia)based on novel or bookpoliticswar crimesmassachusettsauthormartha's vineyard

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Ghost Writer in United States?+

In United States, you can stream The Ghost Writer on Amazon Prime Video, Starz Apple TV 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 The Ghost Writer on Netflix?+

The Ghost Writer is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Starz Apple TV Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

How long is The Ghost Writer?+

The Ghost Writer has a runtime of 2 hours 8 minutes (128 minutes).

Who stars in The Ghost Writer?+

The Ghost Writer stars Ewan McGregor, Pierce Brosnan, Kim Cattrall, Olivia Williams and Tom Wilkinson.

When did The Ghost Writer come out?+

The Ghost Writer is a 2010 movie directed by Roman Polanski.

What genre is The Ghost Writer?+

The Ghost Writer is Thriller and Mystery film.

Who directed The Ghost Writer?+

The Ghost Writer was directed by Roman Polanski.