Ghost Town
“He sees dead people... and they annoy him.”
Synopsis
Bertram Pincus, a cranky, people-hating Manhattan dentist, develops the unwelcome ability to see dead people. Really annoying dead people. Even worse, they all want something from him, particularly Frank Herlihy, a smooth-talking ghost, who pesters him into a romantic scheme involving his widow Gwen. They are soon entangled in a hilarious predicament between the now and the hereafter!
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Type: Trailer • Published 2013-06-03
Top Cast
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Ricky Gervais
Dr. Bertram Pincus
Greg Kinnear
Frank Herlihy
Téa Leoni
Gwen Herlihy
Billy Campbell
Richard
Aasif Mandvi
Dr. Jahangir Prashar
Dana Ivey
Marjorie Pickthall
Kristen Wiig
Surgeon
Michael-Leon Wooley
Hospital Lawyer
Alan Ruck
Ghost Dad
Jordan Carlos
Young Husband
DeQuina Moore
Young Wife
Joseph Badalucco Jr.
Accident Bystander #1
Brian Hutchison
Accident Bystander #2
Tyree Michael Simpson
Sneezy Cop
Julia K. Murney
Sneezy Lady
Claire Lautier
Upper East Side Lady
Bridget Moloney
Receptionist
Raymond J. Lee
Greenpeace Guy
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 19, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 9, 2009
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$20M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$27.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.35x
+$7.1M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Koepp
- Screenplay & Story
- John Kamps, David Koepp
- Original Score
- Geoff Zanelli
- Original Title
- Ghost Town
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Budget
- $20M
- Worldwide Gross
- $27.1M
- Production Studios
- Spyglass Entertainment, DreamWorks Pictures, Pariah
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Koepp
John Kamps, David Koepp
Geoff Zanelli
Fred Murphy
Sam Seig
Roger Birnbaum, Ezra Swerdlow, Gary Barber, Joseph E. Iberti, Gavin Polone
Department Leadership Roster
John Kamps
Screenplay
Geoff Zanelli
Original Music Composer
David Koepp
Director
Joseph E. Iberti
Producer
Sam Seig
Editor
Gavin Polone
Producer
Howard Cummings
Production Design
David Koepp
Screenplay
Fred Murphy
Director of Photography
Jeffrey Lee Gibson
Stunt Coordinator
Arman Matin
Visual Effects Supervisor
Sarah Edwards
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ghost Town
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Ghost Town about?
Bertram Pincus, a cranky, people-hating Manhattan dentist, develops the unwelcome ability to see dead people. Really annoying dead people. Even worse, they all want something from him, particularly Frank Herlihy, a smooth-talking ghost, who pesters him into a romantic scheme involving his widow Gwen. They are soon entangled in a hilarious predicament between the now and the hereafter!
Who directed Ghost Town?
Ghost Town was directed by David Koepp.
Who stars in Ghost Town?
The principal cast of Ghost Town includes Ricky Gervais, Greg Kinnear, Téa Leoni, Billy Campbell, Aasif Mandvi.
When was Ghost Town released and how long is it?
Ghost Town was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
What was the box office and production budget of Ghost Town?
Ghost Town had a reported production budget of $20M and grossed $27.1M at the worldwide box office (1.35 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Ghost Town?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ghost Town was composed by Geoff Zanelli.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ghost Town?
Ghost Town holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).