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Ghost Town

PG-13 Released Sep 19, 2008 1h 43m Comedy Fantasy Romance TRAILER for Ghost Town: Trailer 1 List
85% Tomatometer 188 Reviews 61% Audience Score 250,000+ Ratings
After a near-death experience during a routine colonoscopy, people-hating dentist Bertrum Pincus is shocked to discover that he is suddenly able to talk to the dead. Constantly cornered by unhappy spirits who want him to help resolve their earthly problems, the misanthropic Pincus is driven to distraction. Eventually talked into helping the dearly departed Frank Herlihy, Pincus attempts to talk to Frank's widow, Gwen. Read More Read Less
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Ricky Gervais' consistently sharp performance and beautifully dry execution transform this otherwise mainstream comedy into an endearing, funny, and altogether snappy romantic comedy. With ghosts.

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Deborah Ross The Spectator I like Gervais but now realise there is only so much I can take at the one sitting. Aug 23, 2018 Full Review Nell Minow Movie Mom Rated: B Feb 18, 2012 Full Review Ben Kenigsberg Time Out Rated: 2/5 Nov 17, 2011 Full Review Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review The film’s most successful elements are not spiritual but rather sentimental, as this low-key romantic comedy manages to be at once endearing, funny, and, dare I say, even worthy of a few tears. Rated: 3/4 Apr 4, 2024 Full Review Edward Porter Sunday Times (UK) [A] mix of low-key warmth and droll humour. Oct 4, 2022 Full Review Cole Smithey ColeSmithey.com David Koepp's 1998 New York City romcom could improve your amorous relationship, even if it's a first date. Rated: A- Dec 18, 2020 Full Review Read all reviews

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bg r So bad I didn't finish it. Poorly written, sloppy script. Characters are unlikable. Ugh. Hard pass. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 07/09/23 Full Review Russell H Love his dry comedy in this. Not bad. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 05/27/23 Full Review Leaburn O This film is average 🤏 Rated 3 out of 5 stars 04/08/23 Full Review Brydie H i lowkey wanted the male leads to end up together they are so cute together. petition for Bertman and Frank to be shipped off to love town not ghost town. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/22/23 Full Review peter S Really funny movie. Ricky Gervais is great. Good solid story and proper directing. I had a good time watching it...twice. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/06/23 Full Review H C The story is basically a non-scary "Sixth Sense" and is interesting enough but its Ricky Gervais' character, humor, and overall performance that keeps you glued to your seat. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/03/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis After a near-death experience during a routine colonoscopy, people-hating dentist Bertrum Pincus is shocked to discover that he is suddenly able to talk to the dead. Constantly cornered by unhappy spirits who want him to help resolve their earthly problems, the misanthropic Pincus is driven to distraction. Eventually talked into helping the dearly departed Frank Herlihy, Pincus attempts to talk to Frank's widow, Gwen.
Director
David Koepp
Producer
Gavin Polone
Screenwriter
David Koepp, John Kamps
Distributor
Paramount Pictures, DreamWorks SKG
Production Co
Pariah Entertainment Group
Rating
PG-13 (Sexual Humor|Drug References|Some Strong Language)
Genre
Comedy, Fantasy, Romance
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 19, 2008, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 7, 2010
Box Office (Gross USA)
$13.2M
Runtime
1h 43m
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