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  • Ghost World
  • Opened June 16, 2001 | Runtime:1 hr. 51 min.
  • Strong Language and Some Sexual Content
  • Information for parents: Common Sense Media says Iffy for 15+. Read More
  • The story of neo-cool Enid (Thora Birch) and Rebecca (Scarlett Johansson) who, faced with graduation from high school, take a hard look at the world they wryly observe and decide what they really want. When Enid takes an interest in the offbeat Read More
  • Cast: Thora Birch, Steve Buscemi, Scarlett Johansson, Brad Renfro, Illeana Douglas, Bob Balaban
  • Director: Terry Zwigoff
  • Genres: Comedy Drama, Teen Movie, Coming-of-Age

Ghost World Recent Fan Reviews

  • So-so

    Teenagers without a cause

    Fairly depressing view of the transition from high school to the next phase of life. Lots of interesting moments along with a few laughs, but the movie doesn't come close to claims of being hysterical. The various relationships feel very real, even when they are extremely quirky, It's not like I wanted my 2 hours back at the end of the movie, but it did leave me feeling as blank as some of the characters.

  • Must Go!

    great movie

    by redyeah

    Incredible cast. A real story about real people and real consequences. very underrated. Must see for people who like dark comedies.

  • Must Go!

    A Hilarouis Masterpiece

    When I saw this film on my cousin's computer wallpaper, I almost was obsessed over the look of it. Anyone would have been attracted to it. So I asked what film this is and he said a Indie film (Independent Film). He said I would't like it because it was an Indie film, but hew was terribly wrong, I loved it. The characters are so matched up together well, and the sarcastic jokes Mr. Zwigoff puts in are hilarouis. You wouldn' want to miss this film. Plus it has a great point or lesson to teach. Ghost World is a definetly should be on you movie list.

Ghost World Critic Reviews

Must Go! Avg. Critic Score out of 100 Metascore ® based on all critic ratings.

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

  • 100
    The New York Times | Dana Stevens

    It's surely the best depiction of teenage eccentricity since "Rushmore," and...

  • 100
    Chicago Sun-Times | Roger Ebert

    I wanted to hug this movie. It takes such a risky journey and never steps...

  • 91
    Entertainment Weekly | Owen Gleiberman

    A buoyant, funny, and disarmingly humane comedy of beautiful losers in revolt.

  • 90
    Washington Post | Stephen Hunter

    A character so real and poignant (yet hysterically funny), she'll linger for...

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