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Ghost Town

2008 · 102 min · Director: David Koepp

Ghost Town (2008) is a comedy drama, directed by David Koepp. It stars Ricky Gervais and Greg Kinnear. Its search for justice plays out in the courtroom. The 102-minute film holds an audience score of 6.5/10.

What Ghost Town Is About

David Koepp's 2008 film follows a dentist who begins seeing ghosts after a brief death on the operating table. He dislikes people. One ghost asks him for help. The film builds its comedy on his rudeness; the narrative opens his loneliness gently. Ricky Gervais leads. It was shot in New York. The tone is light. Who it's for: those who like fantastical romantic comedy. Who it's not for: viewers uncomfortable with death and grief handled lightly; the film uses them as ground for comedy.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ghost Town about?

David Koepp's 2008 film follows a dentist who begins seeing ghosts after a brief death on the operating table. He dislikes people.

Where can I watch Ghost Town?

Ghost Town is available to watch on digital platforms such as MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Ghost Town?

Ghost Town runs for 102 minutes (1h 42m).

When did Ghost Town come out?

Ghost Town was released in 2008.

Who directed Ghost Town?

Ghost Town was directed by David Koepp.

Who stars in Ghost Town?

Ghost Town stars Ricky Gervais, Greg Kinnear, Téa Leoni, Billy Campbell.

What is Ghost Town's rating?

Ghost Town holds 6.7/10 on IMDb and 6.5/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 64 out of 100.

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