Ghost World (2001)
Two cynical teens navigate post-high school ennui, finding unexpected connection through a prank gone intimately awry.
Two quirky, cynical teenaged girls try to figure out what to do with their lives after high school graduation. After they play a prank on an eccentric, middle aged record collector, one of them befriends him, which causes a rift in the girls’ friendship.
How intense is Ghost World?
Ghost World has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. The humor runs dry and dark. Rated R.
What Ghost World feels like
- Tone
- melancholyintimate
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- dry and witty, dark and satirical
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Ghost World
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 9, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Ghost World for you?
Is Ghost World scary?
No. Ghost World is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Ghost World gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Ghost World sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Ghost World OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3.
How long is Ghost World?
Ghost World runs 1h 51m.
Where can I stream Ghost World?
Ghost World is streaming on Prime Video, Criterion, Kanopy and Hoopla.
Does Ghost World have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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