Casper: A Spirited Beginning (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1997, Casper: A Spirited Beginning is a comedy, fantasy, adventure and family film directed by Sean McNamara, running about 90 minutes. “It's a whole new scream!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A prequel to the first animated/live-action Casper feature, Casper: A Spirited Beginning introduces the friendliest ghost you'll ever know and explains how Casper met and befriended the other ghouls at Applegate Manor. After being stranded, Casper meets young Chris Carson, a lonely kid who decides to teach Casper how to be a proper ghost
Who’s in it. Casper: A Spirited Beginning stars Lori Loughlin as Sheila Fistergraff, Steve Guttenberg as Tim Carson, Rodney Dangerfield as Johnny Hunt and Michael McKean as Bill Case, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Casper: A Spirited Beginning has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Casper: A Spirited Beginning page.
If you liked it. Fans of Casper: A Spirited Beginning tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Casper: A Spirited Beginning (1997)?
- In US, Casper: A Spirited Beginning is available to 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 Casper: A Spirited Beginning worth watching?
- Casper: A Spirited Beginning holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, adventure and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Casper: A Spirited Beginning?
- Casper: A Spirited Beginning stars Lori Loughlin, Steve Guttenberg, Rodney Dangerfield, Michael McKean and Brendon Ryan Barrett.
- When was Casper: A Spirited Beginning released?
- Casper: A Spirited Beginning was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.