Ghost World
Seen it?2001 | 111 min | Comedy, Drama
Friday Night FlickWhy it’s a Friday Night Flick
Critics loved it (93% on Rotten Tomatoes), it drew serious awards attention and it's still drawing plenty of interest. Make plans for this one.
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 The Breakfast Club or The Edge of Seventeen, 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 51 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Two quirky, cynical, teenaged girls try to figure out what to do with their lives following 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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
93% on Rotten Tomatoes, 90 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.1 out of 10
- AwardsStrong
Won 2 Independent Spirit Awards: Independent Spirit Awards: Best First Screenplay, Independent Spirit Awards: Best Supporting Actor. Also nominated for 2 Oscars, 2 Golden Globes and 1 WGA Award. Plus 6 other awards.
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$9 million worldwide on a $7 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 278K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Terry Zwigoff
- Thora BirchEnid
- Scarlett JohanssonRebecca
- Steve BuscemiSeymour
- Brad RenfroJosh
- Illeana DouglasRoberta Allsworth
- Bob BalabanEnid's Dad
- Stacey TravisDana
- Charles C. Stevenson Jr.Norman
- Dave SheridanDoug
- Tom McGowanJoe