Ghost Writer (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 2007, Ghost Writer is a comedy and horror film directed by Alan Cumming, running about 91 minutes. “Deadline has a new meaning.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. John Vandermark (Cumming) has taken in a struggling writer, Sebastian St. Germain (Boreanaz), who overstays his welcome. When John discovers that Sebastian has simply been using him, he turns the tables on his young tenant in an effort to make him work off his rent debt. When Sebastian dies accidentally in the process, John tries to make it up to him by helping him get his book published posthumously. When the book is published, John can't help but take credit for the work of genius... and Sebastian comes back to haunt him.
Who’s in it. Ghost Writer stars Alan Cumming as John Vandermark, David Boreanaz as Sebastian St. Germain, Anne Heche as Helen Jacobsen and Karen Black as Renee, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Ghost Writer has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ghost Writer page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ghost Writer tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ghost Writer (2007)?
- In US, Ghost Writer is available to rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ghost Writer worth watching?
- Ghost Writer holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ghost Writer?
- Ghost Writer stars Alan Cumming, David Boreanaz, Anne Heche, Karen Black and Whitney Allen.
- When was Ghost Writer released?
- Ghost Writer was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.