Ghost Dad (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1990, Ghost Dad is a comedy, fantasy and family film directed by Sidney Poitier, running about 84 minutes.
What it’s about. A widower with three children is working on a business deal to get his family out of financial straits when he is killed in a taxi accident. With the aid of a paranormal researcher, he attempts to complete the deal from the beyond, ensuring his family will be taken care of.
Who’s in it. Ghost Dad stars Bill Cosby as Elliot, Kimberly Russell as Diane, Denise Nicholas as Joan and Ian Bannen as Sir Edith Moser, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Ghost Dad has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $24.7M at the box office.
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 Dad page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ghost Dad tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ghost Dad (1990)?
- In US, Ghost Dad 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 Dad worth watching?
- Ghost Dad holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ghost Dad?
- Ghost Dad stars Bill Cosby, Kimberly Russell, Denise Nicholas, Ian Bannen and Barry Corbin.
- When was Ghost Dad released?
- Ghost Dad was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.