Summer Ghost (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 2021, Summer Ghost is a fantasy, drama, mystery and animation film directed by loundraw, running about 40 minutes.
What it’s about. An urban legend says that lighting fireworks at an abandoned airfield will beckon the "summer ghost," a spirit that can answer any question. Three teenagers, Tomoya, Aoi, and Ryo, each have their own reason to show up one day. When a ghost named Ayane appears, she reveals she is only visible to those "who are about to touch their death." Compelled by the ghost and her message, Tomoya begins regularly visiting the airfield to uncover the true purpose of her visits.
Who’s in it. Summer Ghost stars Chiaki Kobayashi as Tomoya Sugisaki (voice), Miyuri Shimabukuro as Aoi Harukawa (voice), Rina Kawaei as Ayane Sato (voice) and Nobunaga Shimazaki as Ryo Kobayashi (voice).
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, Summer Ghost has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Summer Ghost page.
If you liked it. Fans of Summer Ghost tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Summer Ghost (2021)?
- In US, Summer Ghost is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Summer Ghost worth watching?
- Summer Ghost holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama, mystery and animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Summer Ghost?
- Summer Ghost stars Chiaki Kobayashi, Miyuri Shimabukuro, Rina Kawaei and Nobunaga Shimazaki.
- When was Summer Ghost released?
- Summer Ghost was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 40 minutes.