Ghost Dad
1990, English. Directed by Sidney Poitier.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Cast & crew
- Sidney PoitierDirector
- Bill CosbyElliot Hopper
- Kimberly RussellDiane Hopper
- Denise NicholasJoan
- Ian BannenSir Edith Moser
- Christine EbersoleCarol
- Barry CorbinMr. Emery Collins
- Salim GrantDanny Hopper
- Brooke FontaineAmanda Hopper
- Dakin MatthewsMr. Seymour
- Dana AshbrookTony Ricker
- Omar GoodingStuart
- Raynor ScheineCurtis Burch (The Cabbie)
Details
- Released
- 29 June 1990
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Brent Maddock, S.S. Wilson, Phil Alden Robinson
- Budget
- $30M
- Box office
- $25M
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Ghost Dad: quick answers
Is Ghost Dad worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.0/10 from 229 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Ghost Dad?
Ghost Dad runs 84 minutes (1h 24m).
Does Ghost Dad have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Ghost Dad. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Is Ghost Dad suitable for kids?
Ghost Dad is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
What movies are like Ghost Dad?
If you liked Ghost Dad, try Imagine That, Hotel Transylvania, Hocus Pocus.
Who directed Ghost Dad?
Ghost Dad (1990) was directed by Sidney Poitier and stars Bill Cosby, Kimberly Russell, Denise Nicholas.