Ghost Dad
“He's been walking through doors. He's been falling through floors. He's been going through a lot lately, but he's still Dad.”
Synopsis
Elliot Hopper, a widower with three children, is working on a business deal to get his family out of financial straits when he is suddenly killed in a taxi accident. With the aid of a paranormal researcher, Elliott attempts to complete the deal from the beyond, ensuring his family will be taken care of.
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Ghost Dad (1990) Original Trailer [HD]
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Top Cast
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Bill Cosby
Elliot Hopper
Kimberly Russell
Diane Hopper
Denise Nicholas
Joan
Ian Bannen
Sir Edith Moser
Christine Ebersole
Carol
Barry Corbin
Mr. Emery Collins
Salim Grant
Danny Hopper
Brooke Fontaine
Amanda Hopper
Dakin Matthews
Mr. Seymour
Dana Ashbrook
Tony Ricker
Omar Gooding
Stuart
Raynor Scheine
Curtis Burch (The Cabbie)
Arnold Stang
Mr. Cohen
Brian Stokes Mitchell
Mr. Turner
Lisa Mené Nemacheck
Jonelle
Donzaleigh Abernathy
E.R. Nurse
George Ganz
Mr. Nero
Cynthia L. James
E.R. Doctor
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 29, 1990
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 1, 1991
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$30M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$25.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.85x
-$4.6M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sidney Poitier
- Screenplay & Story
- Brent Maddock, S.S. Wilson, Phil Alden Robinson
- Original Score
- Henry Mancini
- Original Title
- Ghost Dad
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Budget
- $30M
- Worldwide Gross
- $25.4M
- Production Studios
- SAH Productions, Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sidney Poitier
Brent Maddock, S.S. Wilson, Phil Alden Robinson
Henry Mancini
Andrew Laszlo, David B. Nowell
Pembroke J. Herring
Terence Nelson
Department Leadership Roster
Henry Mancini
Original Music Composer
Brent Maddock
Screenplay
Andrew Laszlo
Director of Photography
Sidney Poitier
Director
S.S. Wilson
Screenplay
Pembroke J. Herring
Editor
Phil Alden Robinson
Screenplay
Richard Yuricich
Visual Effects Supervisor
Henry Bumstead
Production Design
Terence Nelson
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ghost Dad
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Ghost Dad about?
Elliot Hopper, a widower with three children, is working on a business deal to get his family out of financial straits when he is suddenly killed in a taxi accident. With the aid of a paranormal researcher, Elliott attempts to complete the deal from the beyond, ensuring his family will be taken care of.
Who directed Ghost Dad?
Ghost Dad was directed by Sidney Poitier.
Who stars in Ghost Dad?
The principal cast of Ghost Dad includes Bill Cosby, Kimberly Russell, Denise Nicholas, Ian Bannen, Christine Ebersole.
When was Ghost Dad released and how long is it?
Ghost Dad was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
What was the box office and production budget of Ghost Dad?
Ghost Dad had a reported production budget of $30M and grossed $25.4M at the worldwide box office (0.85 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Ghost Dad?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ghost Dad was composed by Henry Mancini.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ghost Dad?
Ghost Dad holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).