Ghost Story
1981, English. Directed by John Irvin.
The Time Has Come to Tell the Tale
Four successful elderly gentlemen, members of the Chowder Society, share a gruesome, 50-year-old secret. When one of Edward Wanderley's twin sons dies in a bizarre accident, the group begins to see a pattern of frightening events developing.
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.0/10 from 182 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Ghost Story
Ghost Story isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online.
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Cast & crew
- John IrvinDirector
- Fred AstaireRicky Hawthorne
- Melvyn DouglasJohn Jaffrey
- Douglas Fairbanks Jr.Edward Wanderley
- John HousemanSears James
- Craig WassonDon / David
- Patricia NealStella
- Alice KrigeEva / Alma
- Jacqueline BrookesMilly
- Miguel FernandesGregory Bate
- Lance HolcombFenny Bate
- Mark ChamberlinYoung John Jaffrey
- Tim ChoateYoung Ricky Hawthorne
Details
- Released
- 18 December 1981
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Lawrence D. Cohen
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What Ghost Story is based on
Ghost Story is based on Ghost Story, a 1979 novel by Peter Straub, published by G. P. Putnam's Sons.
Novel · 1979
Ghost Story
By Peter Straub
Published by G. P. Putnam's Sons
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Ghost Story: quick answers
Is Ghost Story worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.0/10 from 182 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Ghost Story?
Ghost Story runs 110 minutes (1h 50m).
Does Ghost Story have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Ghost Story. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Ghost Story parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Ghost Story is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Ghost Story on?
Ghost Story isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Ghost Story?
If you liked Ghost Story, try Hold Your Breath, Candyman, The Woman in Black.
Who directed Ghost Story?
Ghost Story (1981) was directed by John Irvin and stars Fred Astaire, Melvyn Douglas, Douglas Fairbanks Jr..
What is Ghost Story based on?
Ghost Story is based on Ghost Story, a 1979 novel by Peter Straub, published by G. P. Putnam's Sons.