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Ghost Dad

1990 · 1h 24m · PG

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What is it about? Ghost Dad

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.

Genres: comedy, family, fantasy. Themes: daughter, parent child relationship, loss of loved one, satan, fatherhood, ghost.

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Details Ghost Dad

Poster: Ghost Dad
First theatrical release
June 29, 1990
Release in the US
June 29, 1990
Country
United States
Original language
English
Rating
PG
Studios
SAH Productions, Universal Pictures

Numbers and release

Budget
$30M
Worldwide gross
$25.4M

Frequently asked questions

How long is Ghost Dad?

1h 24m (84 minutes).

Who’s in Ghost Dad?

Bill Cosby, Kimberly Russell, Denise Nicholas, Ian Bannen, Christine Ebersole, Barry Corbin, Salim Grant, Brooke Fontaine, Dakin Matthews, and Dana Ashbrook. Directed by Sidney Poitier.

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