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Ghost Dad

Seen it?

1990 | 84 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With just 6% on Rotten Tomatoes and soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who wants a laugh, fantasy fans and families. If you loved Ice Age or A Monster Calls, start here. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
The mood
Light and funny, feel-good.
The pace
Breezy, at 1 hr 24 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG: scary moments. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
  • Critics were cooler on it than audiences.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsWeak

    6% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    5.0 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $30 million worldwide on a $30 million budget

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 44K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Sidney Poitier

  • Bill CosbyElliot Hopper
  • Kimberly RussellDiane Hopper
  • Denise NicholasJoan
  • Ian BannenSir Edith Moser
  • Christine EbersoleCarol
  • Barry CorbinMr. Emery Collins
  • Salim GrantDanny Hopper
  • Brooke FontaineAmanda Hopper
  • Dakin MatthewsMr. Seymour
  • Dana AshbrookTony Ricker