Ghost Soup (1992): cast, story & where to watch

1992 · Film · ★ 6.6

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Released in 1992, Ghost Soup is a comedy, drama and tv movie film directed by Shunji Iwai, running about 58 minutes.

What it’s about. It's Christmas Eve in Tokyo as Ichiro is moving into his new apartment one month ahead of schedule. As he is getting settled in, two strangers enter the apartment and are surprised to find him there. They begin complaining that he is upsetting their plans for a Christmas party to be thrown in the apartment that night before attempting to kick him out.

Who’s in it. Ghost Soup stars Ranran Suzuki as Nana, Hiroyuki Watari as Ichiro Suzuki, Dave Spector as Merl and Ken Mitsuishi as Private Sakata, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Ghost Soup has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ghost Soup page.

If you liked it. Fans of Ghost Soup tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Ghost Soup (1992)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ghost Soup change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Ghost Soup worth watching?
Ghost Soup holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Ghost Soup?
Ghost Soup stars Ranran Suzuki, Hiroyuki Watari, Dave Spector, Ken Mitsuishi and Yumiko Fujita.
When was Ghost Soup released?
Ghost Soup was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 58 minutes.