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The Ghost Writer

PG-1320102h 8mRoman Polanski
IMDb 7.2 · Rotten Tomatoes 84% · Metacritic 77
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"Read between the lies."

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.

ThrillerMystery
London, EnglandCentral Intelligence Agency (cia)Based On Novel Or BookPoliticsWar CrimesMassachusettsAuthorMartha's Vineyard

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Ghost Writer (2010) about?

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.

Who stars in The Ghost Writer?

The Ghost Writer stars Ewan McGregor (The Ghost), Pierce Brosnan (Adam Lang), Kim Cattrall (Amelia Bly), Olivia Williams (Ruth Lang), Tom Wilkinson (Paul Emmett). The film was directed by Roman Polanski.

How long is The Ghost Writer?

The Ghost Writer has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2010. It is rated PG-13.

Is The Ghost Writer worth watching?

The Ghost Writer holds an IMDb rating of 7.2/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 84. Fans of Thriller, Mystery are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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