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Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance (2012): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance (2012) movie poster

Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance is a 2012 action thriller directed by Brian Taylor and Mark Neveldine, starring Nicolas Cage, Idris Elba and Ciarán Hinds. It brings to the screen characters from Ghost Rider Epic Collection: Hell on Wheels by Gary Friedrich and Tony Isabella. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes and earned $132.6 million worldwide on a $57 million budget. Critics gave it 18% on Rotten Tomatoes and 34 on Metacritic.

Rotten Tomatoes
18%
worldwide gross
$132.6M
Metascore
34
budget
$57M
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Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance (2012) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 35m (95 min)
Genres
Action , Thriller , Fantasy
Original language
English
Budget
$57M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance About?

The premise of Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Haunted by his demonic curse, Johnny Blaze returns as the Ghost Rider. He reluctantly joins forces with a group of unconventional monks to protect a young boy who holds the key to stopping the Black Spirit. Their journey is fraught with danger as they face supernatural forces and a desperate attempt to prevent the boy from falling into darkness, offering Johnny a chance at redemption.

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Cast & crew

Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance Cast

Nicolas Cage leads the cast, with Idris Elba and Ciarán Hinds. Directed by Brian Taylor and Mark Neveldine.

From the directors

More from Brian Taylor and Mark Neveldine

More films directed by Brian Taylor and Mark Neveldine, best-rated first: Crank, Mom and Dad, Crank: High Voltage and Gamer.

Ratings

Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance 18% on Rotten Tomatoes and 34 on Metacritic.

Plot

Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance Plot Summary

What happens in Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In the picturesque backdrop of Romania, a distressed monk named Moreau finds himself at the heart of a harrowing situation, as he responds to a desperate call for help from the worried residents of his monastery. A foreboding warning reverberates through the stone walls: the nefarious forces of [Roarke](in reality, the cunning Mephisto) are advancing, intent on abducting an innocent young boy, Danny, to subject him to a malevolent ritual that promises to grant Roarke a diabolical lease on life. As chaos unfolds, gunfire erupts, and Danny barely manages to escape into the night with his mother, Nadya.

Full summary

The whole story of Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance, scene by scene

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Box office

Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance Box Office & Budget

Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance grossed $132.6 million worldwide on a $57 million budget, 2.3 times what it cost. $51.8 million came from the US and Canada and $80.8 million (61%) from the rest of the world.

2012 box office

Worldwide gross

$132.6M

2.3× its budget

US & Canada
$51.8M
International
$80.8M
Budget
$57M
US & Canada 39% Rest of the world 61%
Videos

Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance Trailers & Videos

11 videos: 2 trailers, 8 clips and 1 behind-the-scenes video.

All 11 videos
Official Trailer
  • Trailer Official Teaser Trailer
  • Clip Johnny Blaze Loses Control
  • Clip Ghost Rider Causes Mayhem
  • Clip Moreau's Quest
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

Question 1 of 10

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What does Moreau seek from Johnny Blaze?

Cars

Cars in Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance

28 cars on screen, including the Yamaha VMX 1700 V-Max and the 2011 Dacia Sandero Stepway.

All 28 cars
  • Yamaha VMX 1700 V-Max in Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance Yamaha VMX 1700 V-Max Featured role
  • 2011 Dacia Sandero Stepway in Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance 2011 Dacia Sandero Stepway Important role
  • 2006 Ford Transit MkV in Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance 2006 Ford Transit MkV Important role
  • Nissan Patrol in Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance Nissan Patrol Important role
Details

Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance Also Known As

47 alternative titles, including “Ghost Rider 2 - Spirit of Vengeance” and “El motorista fantasma 2”.

Also known as
  • Ghost Rider 2 - Spirit of Vengeance
  • El motorista fantasma 2
  • El Vengador Fantasma 2
  • Ghost Rider - Spirit of Vengeance
  • Ghost Rider - l'esprit de vengeance
  • Ghost Rider 2 - l'esprit de vengeance
  • Ghost Rider Espiritu de Venganza
  • Ghost Rider: Espírito de Vingança
  • Ghost Rider 2: Duch pomsty
  • 고스트 라이더 2
  • 고스트 라이더2
  • Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance 3D
+35 more
  • Ghost Rider։ Spirit of Vengeance
  • Motoqueiro Fantasma 2: Espírito de Vingança
  • گوست رایدر: روح انتقام
  • Ghost Rider 2
  • Ghost Rider 2: Spirit of Vengeance
  • 灵魂战车2:复仇时刻
  • Ghost Rider : L'Esprit de vengeance
  • Hayalet Sürücü 2: İntikam Ateşi
  • Ghost Rider - Spirito di vendetta
  • Ghost Rider: Espíritu de venganza
  • A szellemlovas – A bosszú ereje
  • Призрачный гонщик 2
  • 恶灵骑士2:复仇时刻
  • Призрачен ездач 2: Духът на отмъщението
  • Ghost Rider: Koston henki
  • โกสต์ ไรเดอร์ : อเวจีพิฆาต
  • גוסט ריידר: רוח של נקמה
  • महाकाल: बदले की आग
  • காலபைரவன் 2
  • Ghost Rider: Το Πνεύμα της Εκδίκησης
  • ゴーストライダー2
  • Demon pe două roți: Demonul răzbunării
  • Примарний вершник: Дух помсти
  • 고스트 라이더 3D: 복수의 화신
  • Motoqueiro Fantasma: Espírito de Vingança
  • El motorista fantasma, esperit de venjança
  • Ghost Rider: Esprit de vengeance
  • 惡靈戰警:復仇時刻
  • Ghost Rider 2: Espíritu de Venganza
  • Tamsos baikeris: Keršto demonas
  • 幽靈車神:死神復仇
  • Nevidni jezdec: Duh maščevanja
  • Ma Tốc Độ 2: Linh Hồn Báo Thù
  • Ghost Rider 2: Duh osvete
  • روح سوار: روح انتقام, მრბოლელი მოჩვენება 2

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FAQ

Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance FAQ: Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance?

Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

When was Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance released?

Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance was released on February 17, 2012.

Who directed Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance?

Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance was directed by Brian Taylor and Mark Neveldine.

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Who is in the cast of Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance?

Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance stars Nicolas Cage, Idris Elba and Ciarán Hinds.

How much did Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance make at the box office?

Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance grossed $132.6 million worldwide ($51.8 million domestic, $80.8 million international) on a budget of $57 million.

How is Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance rated?

Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance has 18% on Rotten Tomatoes, 34 on Metacritic, 50% on TMDB and 1.9/5 on Letterboxd.

Does Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance have a post-credit scene?

No. Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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