Ghost Pub (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film
Released in 1994, Ghost Pub is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Takayoshi Watanabe, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. One night, as pub owner Sotaro is caring for his sick wife, Shizuko, she asks him to promise that if she dies, he will never remarry. Thinking she is just being dramatic, he promises and tells her to go to sleep. When he wakes the next morning, however, Shizuko is dead. Sotaro keeps his promise, until one day he meets Satoko. The two quickly fall in love, and agree to get married. Their first night together, however, is interrupted by Shizuko, who is angry over her husband's broken promise. Sotaro and Satoko must find some way of appeasing the spirit before she drives them from their home.
Who’s in it. Ghost Pub stars Kenichi Hagiwara as Sotaro, Shigeru Muroi as Shizuko, Tomoko Yamaguchi as 里子 and Yuji Miyake as Tatsuo, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ghost Pub page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ghost Pub tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ghost Pub (1994)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ghost Pub change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Ghost Pub?
- Ghost Pub stars Kenichi Hagiwara, Shigeru Muroi, Tomoko Yamaguchi, Yuji Miyake and Yuuji Miyake.
- When was Ghost Pub released?
- Ghost Pub was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.