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After a young man is murdered, his spirit stays behind to warn his lover of impending danger, with the help of a reluctant psychic.
After being murdered, the ghost of a banker named Sam Wheat tries to communicate with his lover Molly Jensen through a psychic medium, Oda Mae Brown. Sam must protect Molly from the same forces that led to his death and ensure her safety while being trapped between the living and the dead.
Ghost was a massive critical and commercial success, praised for its blend of supernatural thriller, romance, and comedy. The performances, particularly Whoopi Goldberg's Oscar-winning turn, were widely lauded, and the film's unique premise resonated with audiences worldwide, becoming one of the highest-grossing films of its year.
A surprisingly effective supernatural romance with strong performances.
Whoopi Goldberg steals the show with her comedic and dramatic timing.
The film successfully balances its thriller elements with its touching love story.
Google audience: Audiences were captivated by the film's emotional depth and supernatural premise. Many praised the chemistry between the leads and Whoopi Goldberg's memorable performance. The blend of romance, suspense, and humor was a hit, though some found the plot occasionally predictable.
Won 2 Academy Awards (Best Supporting Actress for Whoopi Goldberg, Best Original Screenplay) out of 5 nominations. Nominated for Best Picture and Best Film Editing.
The iconic pottery scene was inspired by a scene in the 1968 film 'The Ghost and Mrs. Muir'.
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"Ghost" manages to successfully cut across a variety of genres, but unfortunately very few of them are used to particularly rewarding effect. The comedy doesn't even manage to raise the occasional chuckle, so there is a necessarily heavy re...
"Sam" (Patrick Swayze) and his girlfriend "Molly" (Demi Moore) aren't the best at pottery, but they do know how to make a mess! A trip to the theatre to see the Scottish play doesn't end well though, as he is randomly attacked in the street...
Tony Goldwyn should have been a more popular actor. He was actually pretty exceptional in almost everything he has done but never actually made it to superstar status. Instead he kind of lingered in supporting actor limbo through the 90s...
_**Top-of-the-line drama/thriller tackles the afterlife**_ A man suddenly discovers that he's a ghost (Patrick Swayze) and means to find his killer while protecting his former fiancé (Demi Moore). Tony Goldwyn plays his business partner ...
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