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Sam and Molly are deeply in love, but their happiness is shattered when Sam is tragically killed during a street robbery. To his surprise, he finds himself a ghost, desperately trying to protect Molly from the danger he knows she's now in. He must find a way to warn her and ensure her safety, all while navigating his newfound spectral existence.

Sam and Molly are deeply in love, but their happiness is shattered when Sam is tragically killed during a street robbery. To his surprise, he finds himself a ghost, desperately trying to protect Molly from the danger he knows she's now in. He must find a way to warn her and ensure her safety, all while navigating his newfound spectral existence.

Does Ghost have end credit scenes?

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Ghost does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

Meet the Full Cast and Actors of Ghost

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Ratings and Reviews for Ghost

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Metacritic

52

Metascore

7.5

User Score

Rotten Tomatoes
review

100%

TOMATOMETER

review

75%

User Score

IMDb

7.1 /10

IMDb Rating

TMDB

72

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Awards & Nominations for Ghost

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63rd Academy Awards 1991

Whoopi Goldberg
Win

Actress in a Supporting Role

Whoopi Goldberg
Nomination

Film Editing

Nomination

Music (Original Score)

Nomination

Best Picture

Win

Writing (Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen)

44th British Academy Film Awards 1991

Whoopi Goldberg
Win

Best Actress in a Supporting Role

Whoopi Goldberg
Nomination

Best Original Screenplay

Nomination

Best Makeup and Hair

Nomination

Best Special Visual Effects

48th Golden Globe Awards 1991

Nomination

Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy

Patrick Swayze
Nomination

Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy (Actor)

Patrick Swayze
Demi Moore
Nomination

Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy (Actress)

Demi Moore
Whoopi Goldberg
Win

Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Musical or Comedy (Supporting Actress)

Whoopi Goldberg

17th Saturn Awards 1991

Win

Best Actress

Nomination

Best Supporting Actor

Whoopi Goldberg
Nomination

Best Supporting Actor

Whoopi Goldberg
Nomination

Best Director

Full Plot Summary and Ending Explained for Ghost

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Sam Wheat, a dedicated banker portrayed by Patrick Swayze, and his partner Molly Jensen, brought to life by Demi Moore, are a blissful couple who make a fresh start in a cozy New York City apartment. While they embark on minor renovations, Sam discovers an old penny and encourages Molly to keep it as a good luck charm. However, at work, Sam stumbles upon some suspicious activity in bank accounts and, trusting his close friend and colleague Carl Bruner, confides in him. Despite Carl’s offer to help, Sam decides to pursue the investigation himself.

Tragedy strikes when, after a night out at the theater, Sam and Molly encounter armed thug Willy Lopez. In the chaos that ensues, Sam is fatally shot. In disbelief, he witnesses his own death and sees a distressed Molly cradling his lifeless body. As a bright light calls to him from the heavens, Sam refuses to leave, realizing that Molly is completely unaware of his presence.

Heartbroken and trapped in his old apartment, Sam watches as Molly succumbs to despair following his murder. Carl visits her, coaxing her into taking a walk while Willy searches their home. When Molly returns, Sam frightens their cat into attacking Willy, forcing him to flee. Sam follows Willy to Brooklyn, learning his identity but realizing he’s powerless to protect Molly from further harm.

In a twist of fate, Sam encounters Oda Mae Brown, a fraudulent psychic played by Whoopi Goldberg, who surprisingly can hear him. Convinced that Willy still poses a danger, Sam persuades Oda Mae to warn Molly, but she initially does not believe it. Meanwhile, Sam uncovers a shocking truth: Carl is involved in a money laundering operation. Desperate, Molly seeks help from the police, but they dismiss Oda Mae as a crook.

Guided by a disgruntled subway poltergeist, Sam learns how to manipulate physical objects using his mind. He convinces Oda Mae to thwart Carl’s scheme by masquerading as the owner of a fake bank account, successfully withdrawing $4 million and donating it to nuns who are raising money for a homeless shelter, despite Oda Mae’s frustrations.

Carl, panicked about the missing funds, confronts Molly, who tells him about her coincidental encounter with Oda Mae. Realizing Oda Mae’s connection to Sam, Carl threatens Molly’s life if the money isn’t returned. Sam rushes to Oda Mae’s apartment to warn her of the impending danger.

As violence closes in, Sam and Oda Mae work together to fend off Willy. Tragically, Willy meets his end in a traffic accident while fleeing Sam’s haunting presence. Soon after, Sam and Oda Mae return to Molly’s apartment to reveal Carl’s threat, but she is too engulfed in grief to listen. In a poignant moment, Sam uses their cherished penny to communicate with Molly. Recognizing the truth, she allows Oda Mae inside, and together they contact the police about Carl.

Just as they evade Carl’s wrath, their confrontation escalates. A critical moment arises when Molly intervenes to protect Oda Mae. Sam’s temporary weakness due to his possession of Oda Mae leaves them vulnerable. In a desperate struggle, Carl’s attempt to escape takes a fatal turn as he is accidentally impaled by a scaffold hook—a harrowing end for him.

In the aftermath, as peace returns, Molly suddenly hears Sam’s voice, and a divine light surrounds them. Sam becomes visible to both women, surrounded by what appear to be angels. With his mission completed, he bids a heartfelt farewell to Molly, thanking Oda Mae for her support as he transcends into the afterlife, leaving behind cherished memories and a love that transcends even death.

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30th Anniversary Official Trailer

Ghost (1990) Theatrical Trailer [4K] [FTD-0895]

Whoopi Goldberg winning Best Supporting Actress | 63rd Oscars (1991)

"Ghost" at Oscars Outdoors

Ghost Wins Original Screenplay: 1991 Oscars

Patrick Swayze Reflects On GHOST

TCM Big Screen Classics Spot

"Love Everlasting" Clip

Sam Realizes He's Dead

Whoopi Goldberg's Hilarious Fake Medium Act

Cars Featured in Ghost

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Explore all cars featured in Ghost, including their makes, models, scenes they appear in, and their significance to the plot. A must-read for car enthusiasts and movie buffs alike.


Buick

1982

LeSabre

Chevrolet

1982

Camaro

Chevrolet

1987

Caprice

Chevrolet

1982

Celebrity

Chevrolet

1983

Chevette

Chevrolet

1981

Impala

Chrysler

1984

Laser

Datsun

1979

280ZX 2+2

Dodge

1982

Diplomat

Ferrari

1985

Testarossa

Ghost Themes and Keywords

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