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Ghosts of Girlfriends Past (2009)

Film · 1h 55m · Rated PG-13
ComedyFantasyRomance

A cynical playboy learns about love and commitment from spectral exes during a whimsical, feel-good wedding weekend.

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Celebrity photographer Connor Mead lives life in the fast lane, committed to lifelong bachelorhood and simultaneous relationships with multiple women. On the eve of his younger brother Paul's wedding, Connor's mockery of love proves a real buzz-kill for everyone - including his childhood crush, Jenny, the one woman who always seemed immune to his considerable charms. Later that night, he gets a wake-up call from the ghost of his late Uncle Wayne, the hard-partying, legendary ladies' man who was Connor's mentor. Uncle Wayne has an urgent message which he delivers through three ghosts who guide Connor on an eye-opening tour of his romantic past, present and future. Along the way, they attempt to discern whether he will ever be able to change his ways -- and if there is any hope of him finding true love.

How intense is Ghosts of Girlfriends Past?

Scarenot scary
Goreno gore
Violenceno real violence
Emotional weightsome weight

Ghosts of Girlfriends Past has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is measured, and it is a date-night pick and a comfort watch. The humor runs broad. Rated PG-13.

What Ghosts of Girlfriends Past feels like

Tone
romanticwhimsicalfeel goodheartwarming
Pace
Measured
Humor
broad and big
Best for
Date nightComfort watch

Where to stream Ghosts of Girlfriends Past

Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.

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Is Ghosts of Girlfriends Past for you?

Is Ghosts of Girlfriends Past scary?

No. Ghosts of Girlfriends Past is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).

Is Ghosts of Girlfriends Past gory or violent?

No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.

Is Ghosts of Girlfriends Past sad or heavy?

A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.

Is Ghosts of Girlfriends Past OK for kids?

It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.

How long is Ghosts of Girlfriends Past?

Ghosts of Girlfriends Past runs 1h 55m.

Where can I stream Ghosts of Girlfriends Past?

Ghosts of Girlfriends Past is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).

Does Ghosts of Girlfriends Past have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer

Yes. It lands on a happy note.

Cast and crew

DirectorMark Waters
StarringMatthew McConaughey, Jennifer Garner, Michael Douglas, Breckin Meyer, Lacey Chabert, Robert Forster

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