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Ghost World (2001)

โ€œAccentuate the negative.โ€

7.1/10 ยท 1,632 votes 1h 51m r ComedyDrama

#36 of 148 films from 2001 #690 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Terry Zwigoff ยท Written by Daniel Clowes, Terry Zwigoff

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Overview

Two quirky, cynical, teenaged girls try to figure out what to do with their lives following high school graduation. After they play a prank on an eccentric, middle-aged record collector, one of them befriends him, which causes a rift in the girlsโ€™ friendship.

Cast

Thora Birchas Enid
Scarlett Johanssonas Rebecca
Steve Buscemias Seymour
Brad Renfroas Josh
Illeana Douglasas Roberta Allsworth
Bob Balabanas Enid's Dad
Stacey Travisas Dana
Charles C. Stevenson Jr.as Norman
Dave Sheridanas Doug
Tom McGowanas Joe
Debra Azaras Melora
Brian Georgeas Sidewinder Boss
Pat Healyas John Ellis
Rini Bellas Graduation Speaker

Facts

Release dateJuly 20, 2001
Runtime111 min (1h 51m) โ€” about the same as the 2001 average of 111 min
GenresComedy, Drama
LanguageEN
Budget$7,000,000
Box office$8,800,000 (1.3ร— budget)
IMDbtt0162346

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Bad SantaBad Santa2003 ยท โ˜… 6.6 ยท 1h 32m

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Questions

How long is Ghost World?
Ghost World runs 111 minutes (1h 51m).
Is Ghost World worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.1/10 across 1,632 votes, which places it #36 of 148 films released in 2001 in this index (top 76%) and #690 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Ghost World?
Ghost World was directed by Terry Zwigoff. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Bad Santa (2003).
Who stars in Ghost World?
Thora Birch as Enid; Scarlett Johansson as Rebecca; Steve Buscemi as Seymour; Brad Renfro as Josh; Illeana Douglas as Roberta Allsworth; Bob Balaban as Enid's Dad.
What is Ghost World rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Ghost World?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/16636.

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