A Ghost of a Chance (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2011, A Ghost of a Chance is a comedy, fantasy, drama and mystery film directed by Koki Mitani, running about 142 minutes.
What it’s about. Defence lawyer Emi is assigned to a particularly unusual case: a man is suspected of murdering his wealthy wife, and his only alibi is a 421-year old ghost, Rokubei. At first Emi is hesitant, but when she pursues her lead she is visited by the ghost herself. And so the fun begins in the courtroom when Prosecutor Osano starts to cross examine…
Who’s in it. A Ghost of a Chance stars Eri Fukatsu as Emi Hosho, Toshiyuki Nishida as Rokubei Sarashina, Hiroshi Abe as Hayami and Yuko Takeuchi as Suzuko Yabe / Fuko Hino, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, A Ghost of a Chance 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 A Ghost of a Chance page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Ghost of a Chance tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Ghost of a Chance (2011)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Ghost of a Chance change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Ghost of a Chance worth watching?
- A Ghost of a Chance holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Ghost of a Chance?
- A Ghost of a Chance stars Eri Fukatsu, Toshiyuki Nishida, Hiroshi Abe, Yuko Takeuchi and Kiichi Nakai.
- When was A Ghost of a Chance released?
- A Ghost of a Chance was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 142 minutes.