Ghost World (2001): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
Ghost World is a 2001 comedy drama directed by Terry Zwigoff, starring Steve Buscemi and Thora Birch. It is partly based on Ghost World by Daniel Clowes. It runs 1 hour 51 minutes and earned $8.8 million worldwide on a $7 million budget. It won 1 award from 6 nominations, one of them 1 Oscar nomination. Critics gave it 93% on Rotten Tomatoes and 90 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 51m (111 min)
- Director
- Terry Zwigoff
- Original language
-
English - Studio
- United Artists
- Budget
- $7M
- Based on
- Ghost World by Daniel Clowes
- After the credits
- Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
What Is Ghost World About?
The premise of Ghost World without spoilers, adapted from Ghost World by Daniel Clowes.
As high school ends, best friends Enid and Rebecca find their bond tested when Rebecca begins dating Josh. Enid's unusual interest in a deceased student, Seymour, further complicates their friendship and forces both girls to confront their own evolving identities and desires. They navigate the awkwardness of adulthood and question the future of their relationship in a darkly humorous and poignant exploration of growing up.
Ghost World Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- teenage girl
- female protagonist
- record collector
- coming of age
- girl wears eyeglasses
- friendship between women
- scene after end credits
- teen angst
- older man younger woman relationship
- elitism
- bus stop
- alienation
+38 more Show fewer
- cynicism
- based on graphic novel
- prank telephone call
- age difference
- misfit
- reference to weird al yankovic
- catwoman costume
- end of friendship
- best friend
- outcast
- socially awkward man
- art class
- graduation
- diner
- teen movie
- record player
- movie theater
- sketchbook
- sarcasm
- los angeles california
- identity crisis
- teenage boy
- surrealism
- jealousy
- forty something
- culture clash
- adolescent
- teacher student relationship
- coffee shop
- father daughter relationship
- blues music
- friendship
- nunchaku
- summer school
- sex shop
- practical joke
- high school graduation
- first job
Ghost World Cast
Steve Buscemi leads the cast, with Thora Birch. Directed by Terry Zwigoff.
-
Director Terry Zwigoff
More from Terry Zwigoff
More films directed by Terry Zwigoff, best-rated first: Crumb, Bad Santa, Art School Confidential and Budding Prospects.
Ghost World Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Ghost World 93% on Rotten Tomatoes and 90 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.
-
IMDb 7.3 /10
See on IMDb -
Rotten Tomatoes 93% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 84%
See on Rotten Tomatoes -
Metacritic 90 Metascore
User score 7.6
See on Metacritic -
TMDB 71% User score
See on TMDB
Ghost World Box Office & Budget
Ghost World grossed $8.8 million worldwide on a $7 million budget, 1.3 times what it cost. $6.2 million came from the US and Canada and $2.5 million (29%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$8.8M
1.3× its budget
- US & Canada
- $6.2M
- International
- $2.5M
- Budget
- $7M
Ghost World Awards & Nominations
Ghost World won 1 award from 6 nominations, one of them 1 Oscar nomination. Its biggest night was the Spirit Awards 2002, with 1 win from 3 nominations.
1 win6 nominations3 ceremonies
-
Spirit Awards 2002 1 win · 3 nominations- Won Best Supporting Male – Steve Buscemi
- Nominated Best First Feature
- Nominated Best Screenplay
-
Oscars 2002 1 nomination- Nominated Writing (Screenplay Based on Material Previously Produced or Published)
-
Golden Globes 2001 2 nominations- Nominated Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy (Actress) – Thora Birch
- Nominated Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Musical or Comedy (Actor) – Steve Buscemi
Ghost World Trailers & Videos
4 videos: 1 trailer and 3 featurettes.
- Featurette Illeana Douglas, Scarlett Johansson, and Thora Birch on GHOST WORLD
- Featurette Josh Olson on GHOST WORLD
- Featurette Mark Kermode reviews Ghost World (2001) | BFI Player
Ghost World Also Known As
21 alternative titles, including “판타스틱 소녀백서” and “黐孖妹”.
- Also known as
-
- 판타스틱 소녀백서
- 黐孖妹
- 青春迷魂阵
- Ghost World - Aprendendo a Viver
- Un mundo diferente
- Призрачный мир
- Φαντάσματα Εφηβείας
- 幽灵世界
- Tétova tinédzserek
- ゴーストワールド
- Hayalet Dünya
- Lumea fantomelor
+9 more Show fewer
- העולם שבפנים
- Світ примар
- Ghost World: Aprendendo a Viver
- Призрачен свят
- Přízračný svět
- Svet duchov, მოჩვენებების სამყარო
- Mundo Fantasma
- Thế Giới Ma
- 幽靈世界
Seen Ghost World?
Movies Like Ghost World
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Ghost Tropic, Ghost and Ghosting Gloria.
Ghost World FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and awards of Ghost World, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Ghost World?
Ghost World runs 1 hour 51 minutes (111 minutes).
When was Ghost World released?
Ghost World was released on July 20, 2001.
Who directed Ghost World?
Ghost World was directed by Terry Zwigoff.
More films by Terry Zwigoff Who is in the cast of Ghost World?
Ghost World stars Steve Buscemi and Thora Birch.
How much did Ghost World make at the box office?
Ghost World grossed $8.8 million worldwide ($6.2 million domestic, $2.5 million international) on a budget of $7 million.
How is Ghost World rated?
Ghost World has 7.3/10 on IMDb, 93% on Rotten Tomatoes, 90 on Metacritic and 71% on TMDB.
Is Ghost World based on a book?
Yes. Ghost World is partly adapted from Ghost World by Daniel Clowes.
What awards did Ghost World win?
Ghost World won 1 award from 6 nominations, including Best Supporting Male at the Spirit Awards 2002.
Coming soon to your phone
The Plot Explained Movie Summary App
From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.
Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app
