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6.0 / 10(2,503 votes)IMDbPG-1320091h 55m$102.4M Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

Ghosts of Girlfriends Past

“You can't always run from your past.”

Synopsis

Celebrity photographer Connor Mead lives life in the fast lane, committed to lifelong bachelorhood and simultaneous relationships with multiple women. On the eve of his younger brother Paul's wedding, Connor's mockery of love proves a real buzz-kill for everyone - including his childhood crush, Jenny, the one woman who always seemed immune to his considerable charms. Later that night, he gets a wake-up call from the ghost of his late Uncle Wayne, the hard-partying, legendary ladies' man who was Connor's mentor. Uncle Wayne has an urgent message which he delivers through three ghosts who guide Connor on an eye-opening tour of his romantic past, present and future. Along the way, they attempt to discern whether he will ever be able to change his ways -- and if there is any hope of him finding true love.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

Original Theatrical TrailerOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2014-07-08

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

May 1, 2009

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

February 10, 2010

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedCommercial Hit (2.73x ROI)

Production Budget

$37.5M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$102.4M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

2.73x

+$64.9M net gain

Theatrical Status

Profitable

Box office tier

Budget: $37.5MWorldwide: $102.4M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Mark Waters
Screenplay & Story
Jon Lucas, Scott Moore, Charles Dickens
Original Score
Rolfe Kent, Sharon Jones
Original Title
Ghosts of Girlfriends Past
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 55m
Production Budget
$37.5M
Worldwide Gross
$102.4M
Production Studios
Jon Shestack Productions, New Line Cinema

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Mark Waters

Screenplay & Story

Jon Lucas, Scott Moore, Charles Dickens

Original Score & Music

Rolfe Kent, Sharon Jones

Director of Photography

David M. Dunlap, Daryn Okada

Film Editing

Bruce Green

Producers

Brad Epstein, Jon Shestack, Samuel J. Brown, Toby Emmerich, Cale Boyter

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Charles Dickens

Department Leadership Roster

Mark Waters

Mark Waters

Director

Brad Epstein

Producer

Jon Shestack

Producer

Dottie Starling

Visual Effects Supervisor

G.A. Aguilar

Stunt Coordinator

Cary White

Production Design

Rolfe Kent

Rolfe Kent

Original Music Composer

Daryn Okada

Daryn Okada

Director of Photography

Bruce Green

Editor

Jon Lucas

Jon Lucas

Writer

Scott Moore

Scott Moore

Writer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: PG-13

PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)M

Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.

Germany (FSK)12

FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.

France (CNC)U

Tous publics — Universal audience.

United Kingdom (BBFC)12

Suitable only for 12 years and over.

United States (MPAA)PG-13

Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Ghosts of Girlfriends Past.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ghosts of Girlfriends Past

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Ghosts of Girlfriends Past about?

Celebrity photographer Connor Mead lives life in the fast lane, committed to lifelong bachelorhood and simultaneous relationships with multiple women. On the eve of his younger brother Paul's wedding, Connor's mockery of love proves a real buzz-kill for everyone - including his childhood crush, Jenny, the one woman who always seemed immune to his considerable charms. Later that night, he gets a wake-up call from the ghost of his late Uncle Wayne, the hard-partying, legendary ladies' man who was Connor's mentor. Uncle Wayne has an urgent message which he delivers through three ghosts who guide Connor on an eye-opening tour of his romantic past, present and future. Along the way, they attempt to discern whether he will ever be able to change his ways -- and if there is any hope of him finding true love.

Who directed Ghosts of Girlfriends Past?

Ghosts of Girlfriends Past was directed by Mark Waters.

Who stars in Ghosts of Girlfriends Past?

The principal cast of Ghosts of Girlfriends Past includes Matthew McConaughey, Jennifer Garner, Michael Douglas, Breckin Meyer, Lacey Chabert.

When was Ghosts of Girlfriends Past released and how long is it?

Ghosts of Girlfriends Past was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.

What was the box office and production budget of Ghosts of Girlfriends Past?

Ghosts of Girlfriends Past had a reported production budget of $37.5M and grossed $102.4M at the worldwide box office (2.73 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).

Who composed the musical score for Ghosts of Girlfriends Past?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Ghosts of Girlfriends Past was composed by Rolfe Kent, Sharon Jones.

Is Ghosts of Girlfriends Past based on a book or true story?

Ghosts of Girlfriends Past is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Charles Dickens".

What is the age rating and content advisory for Ghosts of Girlfriends Past?

Ghosts of Girlfriends Past holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).