Casper: A Spirited Beginning
1997, English. Directed by Sean McNamara.
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Before he met and befriended the other ghouls at Applegate Manor, friendly ghost Casper meets young Chris Carson, a lonely kid who decides to teach Casper how to be a proper ghost.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Where to watch Casper: A Spirited Beginning
Casper: A Spirited Beginning isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Sean McNamaraDirector
- Steve GuttenbergTim Carson
- Lori LoughlinSheila Fistergraff
- Rodney DangerfieldMayor Hunt
- Michael McKeanBill Case
- Brendon Ryan BarrettChris Carson
- Jeremy FoleyCasper (voice)
- Bill FarmerStinky (voice)
- Jess HarnellFatso (voice)
- Jim WardStretch (voice)
- Pauly ShoreSnivel (voice)
- James Earl JonesKibosh (voice)
- Shannon ChandlerJennifer
Details
- Released
- 9 September 1997
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Jymn Magon, Thomas Hart, Thomas McCluskey
- Budget
- $3.5M
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Casper: A Spirited Beginning: quick answers
Is Casper: A Spirited Beginning worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.4/10 from 345 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Casper: A Spirited Beginning?
Casper: A Spirited Beginning runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Does Casper: A Spirited Beginning have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Casper: A Spirited Beginning. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Casper: A Spirited Beginning parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Casper: A Spirited Beginning is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Casper: A Spirited Beginning on?
Casper: A Spirited Beginning isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 31 October 2026.)
What movies are like Casper: A Spirited Beginning?
If you liked Casper: A Spirited Beginning, try The Haunted Mansion, Ghost Dad, Mostly Ghostly: Have You Met My Ghoulfriend?.
Who directed Casper: A Spirited Beginning?
Casper: A Spirited Beginning (1997) was directed by Sean McNamara and stars Steve Guttenberg, Lori Loughlin, Rodney Dangerfield.