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  • Ghost Town
  • Opened September 19, 2008 | Runtime:1 hr. 43 min.
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  • PG-13
    strong language, sexual humor and drug references
  • Bertram Pincus (Ricky Gervais) is a man whose people skills leave much to be desired. When Pincus dies unexpectedly, but is miraculously revived after seven minutes, he wakes up to discover that he now has the annoying ability to see ghosts. Even Read More
  • Cast: Ricky Gervais, Téa Leoni, Greg Kinnear, Billy Campbell, Dana Ivey
  • Director: David Koepp
  • Genres: Romantic Comedy, Fantasy Comedy, Comedy

Ghost Town Recent Fan Reviews

  • Underated
    by animation_nation

    OK, first I have to rule out some demographics. You wouldn't like this movie if you are: - A Big Ricky Gervais Fan (believe it or not.) - Someone who thinks this movie will be really edgy. - Someone...

  • Ghost Town
    by ZipZing

    Ricky Gervais is hysterical - and I've always been a fan of Tea Leoni. I still laugh when I watch the DVD....

  • Gervais was a hit!
    by PEACH94

    Rick Gervais did a marvelous job with this character. I dont know how much say he had in the writting process, but it was hilarious. Just the scene in the hospital before his surgery when he is...

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Ghost Town Critic Reviews

Metascore®72 out of 100 | Generally favorable reviews

Critic scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating more favorable reviews.

  • 90
    The Hollywood Reporter | Michael Rechtshaffen

    A winning mix of sharp comedy and touching bits that keeps the laughter -- a...

  • 90
    The New York Times | Stephen Holden

    A misanthropic dentist, a roguish ghost and a zany Egyptologist: as these...

  • 80
    Variety | John Anderson

    Smartly supernatural, and featuring sensational performances by Ricky Gervais...

  • 75
    USA Today | Claudia Puig

    A good-natured and engaging fantasy/romantic comedy in the tradition of...

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Avg. Fan Rating:
Average Rating = 3.7 out of 5
Metascore®:
72 out of 100 Generally favorable reviews

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  • Ricky Gervais as Bertram Pincus in "Ghost Town."
  • Greg Kinnear as Frank Herlihy and Ricky Gervais as Bertram Pincus in "Ghost Town."
  • Ricky Gervais as Bertram Pincus in "Ghost Town."
  • A scene from "Ghost Town."
  • A scene from "Ghost Town."
  • Ricky Gervais as Bertram Pincus and Greg Kinnear as Frank Herlihy in "Ghost Town."
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