Ghost Dad(1990)
He's been walking through doors. He's been falling through floors. He's been going through a lot lately, but he's still Dad.
Ghost Dad Synopsis
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.
Ghost Dad (1990) is a comedy, family and fantasy film directed by Sidney Poitier, released on June 29, 1990 with a runtime of 1h 24m. It stars Bill Cosby, Kimberly Russell, Denise Nicholas and Ian Bannen. Viewers rate it 5.0 out of 10 across 228 ratings.
- Director:
- Sidney Poitier
- Writers:
- S.S. Wilson, Brent Maddock, Phil Alden Robinson
- Producers:
- Terence Nelson
- Cinematographer:
- Andrew Laszlo
- Composer:
- Henry Mancini
- Production:
- SAH Productions, Universal Pictures
- Budget:
- $30,000,000
- Revenue:
- $25,421,633
- Status:
- Released
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Ghost Dad Videos & Clips
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Ghost Dad (1990) Original Trailer [HD]
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Ghost Dad Cast & Crew
Main cast
Bill Cosby
as Elliot Hopper
Kimberly Russell
as Diane Hopper
Denise Nicholas
as Joan
Ian Bannen
as Sir Edith Moser
Christine Ebersole
as Carol
Barry Corbin
as Mr. Emery Collins
Salim Grant
as Danny Hopper
- Brooke Fontaine
Brooke Fontaine
as Amanda Hopper
Dakin Matthews
as Mr. Seymour
Dana Ashbrook
as Tony Ricker
Omar Gooding
as Stuart
Raynor Scheine
as Curtis Burch (The Cabbie)
Key crew
Directed by Sidney Poitier, written by S.S. Wilson, Brent Maddock and Phil Alden Robinson, produced by Terence Nelson.
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Ghost Dad Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.0/10 from 228 ratings.
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Ghost Dad – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Ghost Dad online?
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Ghost Dad (1990) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Ghost Dad?
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The main cast of Ghost Dad (1990) includes Bill Cosby, Kimberly Russell, Denise Nicholas, Ian Bannen and Christine Ebersole. The film was directed by Sidney Poitier. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Ghost Dad released?
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Ghost Dad was released on June 29, 1990 and runs for 1h 24m.
Is Ghost Dad worth watching?
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Ghost Dad (1990) holds an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from 228 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, family and fantasy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Ghost Dad?
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Yes. The official Ghost Dad trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.