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Ghost World 2001

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.

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.

Does Ghost World have end credit scenes?

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Ghost World does have end credit scenes. Stay until the very end!

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Ratings and Reviews for Ghost World

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90

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7.6

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Rotten Tomatoes
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93%

TOMATOMETER

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84%

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IMDb

7.3 /10

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TMDB

71

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Awards & Nominations for Ghost World

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74th Academy Awards 2002

Nomination

Writing (Screenplay Based on Material Previously Produced or Published)

17th Independent Spirit Awards 2002

Steve Buscemi
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Best Supporting Male

Steve Buscemi
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Best Screenplay

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Best First Feature

58th Golden Globe Awards 2001

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

Thora Birch
Steve Buscemi
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Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Musical or Comedy (Actor)

Steve Buscemi

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Ghost World Themes and Keywords

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Ghost World Other Names and Titles

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