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Ghost Ship (2002)

โ€œSea evil.โ€

6.0/10 ยท 2,783 votes 1h 31m r ThrillerHorrorMystery

#123 of 154 films from 2002 #1925 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Steve Beck ยท Written by Mark Hanlon, John Pogue

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Overview

After discovering a passenger ship missing since 1962 floating adrift on the Bering Sea, salvagers claim the vessel as their own. Once they begin towing the ghost ship towards harbor, a series of bizarre occurrences happen and the group becomes trapped inside the ship, which they soon learn is inhabited by a demonic creature.

Cast

Gabriel Byrneas Captain Sean Murphy
Julianna Marguliesas Maureen Epps
Desmond Harringtonas Jack Ferriman
Ron Eldardas Dodge
Isaiah Washingtonas Greer
Karl Urbanas Munder
Emily Browningas Katie Harwood
Francesca Rettondinias Francesca
Bob Ruggieroas Captain
Jamie Giddensas Friendly Officer
Alex Dimitriadesas Santos
Boris Brkicas Chief Steward
Iain Gardineras Purser
Adam Bieshaaras First Officer

Facts

Release dateOctober 25, 2002
Runtime91 min (1h 31m) โ€” shorter as the 2002 average of 106 min
GenresThriller, Horror, Mystery
LanguageEN
Budget$35,000,000
Box office$71,142,361 (2.0ร— budget)
IMDbtt0288477

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Questions

How long is Ghost Ship?
Ghost Ship runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
Is Ghost Ship worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6/10 across 2,783 votes, which places it #123 of 154 films released in 2002 in this index (top 21%) and #1925 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed Ghost Ship?
Ghost Ship was directed by Steve Beck. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Thir13en Ghosts (2001).
Who stars in Ghost Ship?
Gabriel Byrne as Captain Sean Murphy; Julianna Margulies as Maureen Epps; Desmond Harrington as Jack Ferriman; Ron Eldard as Dodge; Isaiah Washington as Greer; Karl Urban as Munder.
What is Ghost Ship rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Ghost Ship?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/31660.

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