Ghost Rider (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 2007, Ghost Rider is an action, thriller and fantasy film directed by Mark Steven Johnson, running about 114 minutes. “Long ago he made a deal to save someone he loved.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In order to save his dying father, young stunt cyclist Johnny Blaze sells his soul to Mephistopheles and sadly parts from the pure-hearted Roxanne Simpson, the love of his life. Years later, Johnny's path crosses again with Roxanne, now a go-getting reporter, and also with Mephistopheles, who offers to release Johnny's soul if Johnny becomes the fabled, fiery 'Ghost Rider'.
Who’s in it. Ghost Rider stars Nicolas Cage as Johnny Blaze / Ghost Rider, Eva Mendes as Roxanne Simpson, Sam Elliott as Carter Slade / Phantom Rider and Wes Bentley as Blackheart / Black King, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Ghost Rider has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $228.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel and YouTube TV 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 Ghost Rider page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ghost Rider 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 Ghost Rider (2007)?
- In US, Ghost Rider is available to stream on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel and Starz Roku Premium 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 Ghost Rider worth watching?
- Ghost Rider holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and fantasy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ghost Rider?
- Ghost Rider stars Nicolas Cage, Eva Mendes, Sam Elliott, Wes Bentley and Peter Fonda.
- When was Ghost Rider released?
- Ghost Rider was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.