Ghosts of Mars (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 2001, Ghosts of Mars is an action, horror and science fiction film directed by John Carpenter, running about 98 minutes. “Terror is the same on any planet.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In 2176, a Martian police unit is sent to pick up a highly dangerous criminal at a remote mining post. Upon arrival, the cops find the post deserted and something far more dangerous than any criminal — the original inhabitants of Mars, hellbent on getting their planet back.
Who’s in it. Ghosts of Mars stars Ice Cube as James 'Desolation' Williams, Jason Statham as Sgt. Jericho Butler, Natasha Henstridge as Lt. Melanie Ballard and Clea DuVall as Bashira Kincaid, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Ghosts of Mars has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $14M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel 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 Ghosts of Mars page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ghosts of Mars 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 of Mars (2001)?
- In US, Ghosts of Mars is available to stream on Sony Pictures Core 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 Ghosts of Mars worth watching?
- Ghosts of Mars holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ghosts of Mars?
- Ghosts of Mars stars Ice Cube, Jason Statham, Natasha Henstridge, Clea DuVall and Pam Grier.
- When was Ghosts of Mars released?
- Ghosts of Mars was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.