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Ghostlight

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2024 | 115 min | Comedy, Drama

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

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. If you loved Tully, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Funny with heart.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 55 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

When melancholic construction worker Dan finds himself drifting from his wife and daughter, he discovers community and purpose in a local theater's production of Romeo and Juliet. As the drama onstage starts to mirror his own life, he and his family are forced to confront a personal loss.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    100% on Rotten Tomatoes, 83 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.2 out of 10

  • AwardsSolid

    Nominated for 1 Independent Spirit Award.

  • Box office & staying powerWeak

    $673K worldwide

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 34K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Alex Thompson, Kelly O'Sullivan

  • Keith KupfererDan Mueller
  • Katherine Mallen KupfererDaisy
  • Tara MallenSharon
  • Dolly de LeonRita
  • Hanna DworkinLanora
  • Tommy Rivera-VegaLucian
  • Alma WashingtonMoira
  • Dexter ZollicofferGreg
  • H.B. WardJonah
  • Matthew C. YeeMikey