Ghost Ship (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 5.9

Released in 2002, Ghost Ship is a thriller, horror and mystery film directed by Steve Beck, running about 91 minutes. “Sea Evil” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After discovering a passenger ship missing since 1962 floating adrift on the Bering Sea, salvagers claim the vessel as their own. Once they begin towing the ghost ship towards harbor, a series of bizarre occurrences happen and the group becomes trapped inside the ship, which they soon learn is inhabited by a demonic creature.
Who’s in it. Ghost Ship stars Gabriel Byrne as Captain Sean Murphy, Julianna Margulies as Maureen Epps, Desmond Harrington as Jack Ferriman and Ron Eldard as Dodge, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Ghost Ship has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $68.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel and AMC+ 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 Ghost Ship page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ghost Ship tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ghost Ship (2002)?
- In US, Ghost Ship is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ Amazon Channel, 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 Ghost Ship worth watching?
- Ghost Ship holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ghost Ship?
- Ghost Ship stars Gabriel Byrne, Julianna Margulies, Desmond Harrington, Ron Eldard and Isaiah Washington.
- When was Ghost Ship released?
- Ghost Ship was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.
