Ghosts Can't Do It (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 2.8
Released in 1989, Ghosts Can't Do It is an action, comedy, fantasy and romance film directed by John Derek, running about 90 minutes. “Only her desire can make him rise again” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Elderly Scott kills himself after a heart attack wrecks his body, but then comes back as a ghost and convinces his loving young hot wife Kate to pick and kill a young man in order for Scott to possess his body and be with her again.
Who’s in it. Ghosts Can't Do It stars Bo Derek as Katie O'Dare Scott, Anthony Quinn as Scott, Don Murray as Winston and Julie Newmar as Angel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.8/10, Ghosts Can't Do It has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $25K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and YouTube TV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ghosts Can't Do It page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ghosts Can't Do It tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ghosts Can't Do It (1989)?
- In US, Ghosts Can't Do It is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ghosts Can't Do It worth watching?
- Ghosts Can't Do It holds an audience score of 2.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, fantasy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ghosts Can't Do It?
- Ghosts Can't Do It stars Bo Derek, Anthony Quinn, Don Murray, Julie Newmar and Donald Trump.
- When was Ghosts Can't Do It released?
- Ghosts Can't Do It was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.