Ghost Story (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1981, Ghost Story is a thriller, drama and horror film directed by John Irvin, running about 110 minutes. “The Time Has Come to Tell the Tale” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Four successful elderly gentlemen, members of the Chowder Society, share a gruesome, 50-year-old secret. When one of Edward Wanderley's twin sons dies in a bizarre accident, the group begins to see a pattern of frightening events developing.
Who’s in it. Ghost Story stars Fred Astaire as Ricky Hawthorne, Melvyn Douglas as Dr. John Jaffrey, Douglas Fairbanks Jr. as Edward Charles Wanderley and John Houseman as Sears James, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Ghost Story has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Ghost Story page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ghost Story tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ghost Story (1981)?
- In US, Ghost Story 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 Ghost Story worth watching?
- Ghost Story holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ghost Story?
- Ghost Story stars Fred Astaire, Melvyn Douglas, Douglas Fairbanks Jr., John Houseman and Craig Wasson.
- When was Ghost Story released?
- Ghost Story was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.