The Friendly Ghost (1945): cast, story & where to watch
1945 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1945, The Friendly Ghost is a comedy, family and animation film directed by Izzy Sparber, running about 9 minutes.
What it’s about. Casper struggles to find friends who won't run away scared when they meet him.
Who’s in it. The Friendly Ghost stars Alan Shay as Casper (voice) (uncredited), Jack Mercer as Ghost / Rooster (voice) (uncredited), Mae Questel as Johnny (voice) (uncredited) and Cecil Roy as Bonnie (voice) (uncredited), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Friendly Ghost has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Friendly Ghost page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Friendly Ghost tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Friendly Ghost (1945)?
- In GB, The Friendly Ghost is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Friendly Ghost worth watching?
- The Friendly Ghost holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, family and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Friendly Ghost?
- The Friendly Ghost stars Alan Shay, Jack Mercer, Mae Questel, Cecil Roy and Frank Gallop.
- When was The Friendly Ghost released?
- The Friendly Ghost was released in 1945, with a runtime of about 9 minutes.