Ghost Ship (2002): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Ghost Ship is a 2002 adventure thriller directed by Steve Beck, starring Gabriel Byrne, Julianna Margulies and Ron Eldard. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes and earned $68.3 million worldwide on a $20 million budget. Critics gave it 28 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.6/10. Stream it on AMC and AMC+, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 31m (91 min)
- Director
- Steve Beck
- Original language
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Thai - Studio
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Budget
- $20M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Ghost Ship About?
The premise of Ghost Ship without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
While traversing dangerous waters, the crew of a Thai shipping vessel finds themselves haunted by a vengeful spirit. The malevolent presence of a murder victim seeks retribution against those who did not safeguard her during her life, leading to a series of deadly encounters.
Ghost Ship Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- ghost ship
- evil spirit
- death trap
- ghost
- malevolent spirit
- freak accident
- supernatural power
- ocean
- salvage ship
- massacre
- haunted ship
- decapitation
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- torso cut in half
- severed head
- survival horror
- female removes her dress
- female frontal nudity
- buttocks
- body count
- woman wears a red dress
- falling into a pool
- car
- knocked unconscious
- two word title
- black man white woman kiss
- demon
- temptation
- tricked into getting self killed
- soul collector
- trapped soul
- unkillable villain
- seeing ghosts
- ambiguous ending
- shapeshifting demon
- female protagonist
- final girl
- ghost girl
- song during end credits
- evil lives
- servant of hell
- friendly ghost
- mass poisoning
- gang of killers
- gang of psychopaths
- gang of thieves
- gold bullion
- mind manipulation
- gunned down
- crushed to death
- shot point blank with a shotgun
Where to Watch Ghost Ship
Stream it on AMC and AMC+, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Ghost Ship Cast
Gabriel Byrne leads the cast, with Julianna Margulies and Ron Eldard. Directed by Steve Beck.
- Director Steve Beck
Ghost Ship Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Ghost Ship 28 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.6/10.
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IMDb 5.6 /10
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Metacritic 28 Metascore
User score 5.6
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TMDB 60% User score
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Ghost Ship Plot Summary
What happens in Ghost Ship from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The story unfolds on the Italian ocean liner Antonia Graza in May 1962, where a group of affluent passengers revels in the elegant ballroom, as a stunning Italian singer serenades them with “Senza Fine.” However, beneath the glamour lies malevolence. In a secluded area of the ship, a sinister gloved hand activates a concealed switch, unleashing a wicked wire that swiftly slices through the dance floor, shocking the celebrants in a horrific twist of fate. Among the chaos, only a young girl named Katie is spared from this gruesome demise, thanks to her small size and the protective stance of the ship’s Captain. As she gazes up at him, horror unfolds when his face grotesquely splits, leading Katie to scream in terror just before the scene shifts to the present.
Full summary
The whole story of Ghost Ship, scene by scene
Ghost Ship Box Office & Budget
Ghost Ship grossed $68.3 million worldwide on a $20 million budget, 3.4 times what it cost. $30.1 million came from the US and Canada and $38.2 million (56%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$68.3M
3.4× its budget
- US & Canada
- $30.1M
- International
- $38.2M
- Budget
- $20M
Ghost Ship Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Ghost Ship.
How Well Do You Know Ghost Ship?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of the Italian ocean liner featured in the movie?
Cars in Ghost Ship
2 cars on screen: the 1992 Ford Econoline and the 1958 Jaguar XK 150.
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1992 Ford Econoline Minor role -
1958 Jaguar XK 150 Minor role
Ghost Ship Also Known As
38 alternative titles, including “Ghost Ship - Das Geisterschiff” and “Ghost Ship - Meer des Grauens”.
- Also known as
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- Ghost Ship - Das Geisterschiff
- Ghost Ship - Meer des Grauens
- Nave fantasma
- Barco Fantasma
- Prizrachen korab
- To stoiheiomeno ploio
- Brod duhova
- Ghost Ship. Barco fantasma
- Korabl'-prizrak
- Корабль-призрак
- Le Vaisseau de l'angoisse
- Hayalet Gemi
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- Ghost Ship (Barco fantasma)
- 幽灵船
- Statek widmo
- A szellemhajó
- Loď duchů
- Vaporul fantomă
- Корабель-привид
- ゴーストシップ
- ספינת רפאים
- 고스트 쉽
- Navio Fantasma
- Le vaisseau fantôme
- Aavelaiva
- 嚇破膽
- Призрачен кораб
- Το Στοιχειωμένο Πλοίο
- 鬼船
- Vaiduoklių laivas
- โกสท์ชิพ เรือผี
- Ladja groze
- Ukleti brod
- Kummituslaev
- Брод духова
- Loď duchov
- Con Tàu Ma
- Ghost ship: Vaixell fantasma
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Ghost Ship FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Ghost Ship, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Ghost Ship?
Ghost Ship runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).
When was Ghost Ship released?
Ghost Ship was released on October 25, 2002.
Who directed Ghost Ship?
Ghost Ship was directed by Steve Beck.
More films by Steve Beck Who is in the cast of Ghost Ship?
Ghost Ship stars Gabriel Byrne, Julianna Margulies and Ron Eldard.
Where can I watch Ghost Ship?
In the US, Ghost Ship is streaming on AMC, AMC+ and Philo and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Ghost Ship make at the box office?
Ghost Ship grossed $68.3 million worldwide ($30.1 million domestic, $38.2 million international) on a budget of $20 million.
How is Ghost Ship rated?
Ghost Ship has 5.6/10 on IMDb, 28 on Metacritic and 60% on TMDB.
Does Ghost Ship have a post-credit scene?
No. Ghost Ship has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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