Ghost Writer (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 2.3
Released in 1989, Ghost Writer is a comedy and horror film directed by Kenneth J. Hall, running about 94 minutes. “Billie Blaine is out to solve a murder... her own!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A writer moves into a Malibu beach house, and comes up against the ghost of an actress who supposedly had committed suicide there 30 years previously, but had been murdered by her boyfriend. The ghost asks the writer's help in proving her boyfriend the killer.
Who’s in it. Ghost Writer stars Audrey Landers as Angela Reid, John Matuszak as Chuck Aaron, David Doyle as Herb Baxter and George Buck Flower as Workman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.3/10, Ghost Writer has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. 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 (1989)?
- In US, Ghost Writer is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. 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 2.3 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 Audrey Landers, John Matuszak, David Doyle, George Buck Flower and Pedro Gonzalez Gonzalez.
- When was Ghost Writer released?
- Ghost Writer was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.