Casper
“Seeing is believing.”
Synopsis
Casper is a kind young ghost who peacefully haunts a mansion in Maine. When specialist James Harvey arrives to communicate with Casper and his fellow spirits, he brings along his teenage daughter, Kat. Casper quickly falls in love with Kat, but their budding relationship is complicated not only by his transparent state, but also by his troublemaking apparition uncles and their mischievous antics.
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Top Cast
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Malachi Pearson
Casper (voice)
Christina Ricci
Kat
Bill Pullman
Dr. Harvey
Cathy Moriarty
Carrigan
Eric Idle
Dibs
Joe Alaskey
Stinkie (voice)
Joe Nipote
Stretch (voice)
Brad Garrett
Fatso (voice)
Devon Sawa
Casper on Screen
Chauncey Leopardi
Nicky
Spencer Vrooman
Andreas
Garette Ratliff Henson
Vic DePhillippi
Jessica Wesson
Amber Whitmire
Amy Brenneman
Amelia Harvey
Ben Stein
Mr. Rugg
Don Novello
Father Guido Sarducci
Terry Murphy
Terry Murphy ('Hard Copy')
Ernestine Mercer
Woman Being Interviewed
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 3, 2025
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 10, 1995
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$50M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$287.9M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
5.76x
+$237.9M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Brad Silberling
- Screenplay & Story
- Joseph Oriolo, Sherri Stoner, Deanna Oliver
- Original Score
- James Horner
- Original Title
- Casper
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Budget
- $50M
- Worldwide Gross
- $287.9M
- Production Studios
- The Harvey Entertainment Company, Universal Pictures, Amblin Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brad Silberling
Joseph Oriolo, Sherri Stoner, Deanna Oliver
James Horner
Dean Cundey, Raymond Stella, Kenneth Zunder
Michael Kahn
Colin Wilson, Jeffrey A. Montgomery, Steven Spielberg, Gerald R. Molen
Department Leadership Roster
Brad Silberling
Director
Colin Wilson
Producer
James Horner
Original Music Composer
Dean Cundey
Director of Photography
Michael Kahn
Editor
Gary Hymes
Stunt Coordinator
Sherri Stoner
Writer
Deanna Oliver
Writer
Rosanna Norton
Costume Design
Leslie Dilley
Production Design
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 Casper
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Casper about?
Casper is a kind young ghost who peacefully haunts a mansion in Maine. When specialist James Harvey arrives to communicate with Casper and his fellow spirits, he brings along his teenage daughter, Kat. Casper quickly falls in love with Kat, but their budding relationship is complicated not only by his transparent state, but also by his troublemaking apparition uncles and their mischievous antics.
Who directed Casper?
Casper was directed by Brad Silberling.
Who stars in Casper?
The principal cast of Casper includes Malachi Pearson, Christina Ricci, Bill Pullman, Cathy Moriarty, Eric Idle.
When was Casper released and how long is it?
Casper was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
What was the box office and production budget of Casper?
Casper had a reported production budget of $50M and grossed $287.9M at the worldwide box office (5.76 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Casper?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Casper was composed by James Horner.
Is Casper based on a book or true story?
Casper is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Joseph Oriolo".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Casper?
Casper holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: TP; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).