Ghost (1990)
A murdered man's spirit, with a quirky psychic's help, protects his love from danger, finding whimsical romance.
After a young man is murdered, his spirit stays behind to warn his lover of impending danger, with the help of a reluctant psychic.
How intense is Ghost?
Ghost is mildly scary, with no gore and some violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a date-night pick and a comfort watch. The humor runs wholesome. Rated PG-13.
What Ghost feels like
- Tone
- romanticmelancholywhimsicalfeel good
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- wholesome
- Best for
- Date nightComfort watch
Where to stream Ghost
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 13, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Ghost for you?
Is Ghost scary?
Only a little. Ghost has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Ghost gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Ghost sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Ghost OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 1, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Ghost?
Ghost runs 2h 7m.
Where can I stream Ghost?
Ghost is streaming on Paramount+, MGM+, Kanopy and Hoopla.
Does Ghost have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
Cast and crew
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