The Ghost Writer (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2010, The Ghost Writer is a thriller and mystery film directed by Roman Polanski, running about 128 minutes. “Read between the lies.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A writer stumbles upon a long-hidden secret when he agrees to help former British Prime Minister Adam Lang complete his memoirs on a remote island after the politician's assistant drowns in a mysterious accident.
Who’s in it. The Ghost Writer stars Ewan McGregor as The Ghost, Pierce Brosnan as Adam Lang, Kim Cattrall as Amelia Bly and Olivia Williams as Ruth Lang, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Ghost Writer has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $60.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Starz Apple TV Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Ghost Writer page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Ghost Writer tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Ghost Writer (2010)?
- In US, The Ghost Writer is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Starz Apple TV Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Ghost Writer worth watching?
- The Ghost Writer holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Ghost Writer?
- The Ghost Writer stars Ewan McGregor, Pierce Brosnan, Kim Cattrall, Olivia Williams and Tom Wilkinson.
- When was The Ghost Writer released?
- The Ghost Writer was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 128 minutes.