Waiting

Ghost Dad

PG19901h 24mSidney Poitier
IMDb 4.4 · Rotten Tomatoes 6%

Is it for me?

Sign in to check how this title fits your taste.

Synopsis

"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."

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.

ComedyFamilyFantasy
DaughterParent Child RelationshipLoss Of Loved OneSatanFatherhoodGhostFather Son RelationshipFather Daughter Relationship

Ask Ray About This

Similar titles for me

Personalized recommendations based on your taste

What I'll love (and hate)

Honest personalized pros and cons

If I loved this...

Your next watch to keep the feeling

More from these creators

Director, writer, and cast filmography

Convince a skeptic

Arguments to get potential cowatcher on board

Hidden details

Easter eggs and things you missed

Trailer

Where to Watch

Unlock Streaming Availability

Sign up and add your streaming services to instantly see where you can watch this title – no searching, no guessing.

Credits

Cast

Crew

Additional Info

External Links

IMDb

Similar Titles

Frequently asked questions

What is Ghost Dad (1990) about?

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.

Who stars in Ghost Dad?

Ghost Dad stars Bill Cosby (Elliot Hopper), Kimberly Russell (Diane Hopper), Denise Nicholas (Joan), Ian Bannen (Sir Edith Moser), Christine Ebersole (Carol). The film was directed by Sidney Poitier.

How long is Ghost Dad?

Ghost Dad has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1990. It is rated PG.

Is Ghost Dad worth watching?

Ghost Dad holds an IMDb rating of 4.4/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 6. Fans of Comedy, Family, Fantasy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

Where can I watch Ghost Dad?

Streaming availability for Ghost Dad changes by country and service. TasteRay tracks where it is available across Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Max, Apple TV+ and 50+ other platforms — the current options for your country are shown on this page.