Synopsis
An afterlife therapist and his daughter meet a friendly young ghost when they move into a crumbling mansion in order to rid the premises of wicked spirits.
Scores
Overall Score
86.7
Popularity Percentile (Year)
93.1%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
97.1%
Review Aggregate
54.2
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 59% of 34 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize family-friendly, lighthearted, tragic. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
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Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christina Ricci | 1995 | $5,370,000 | $11,054,000 | (est) |
| Bill Pullman | 1995 | $3,306,000 | $6,805,000 | (est) |
| Cathy Moriarty | 1995 | $2,489,000 | $5,123,000 | (est) |
| Eric Idle | 1995 | $2,035,000 | $4,189,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score53.0
RT critic review count43
Rotten Tomatoes audience score50.0
RT audience rating count250,000
IMDb rating6.2
IMDb votes154,263
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1995 | $100,544,179 | $206,960,032 |
| International | 1995 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1995 | $100,544,179 | $206,960,032 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1995 | $50,272,090 | $103,480,016 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1995 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1995 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1995 | $50,797,000 | $104,560,491 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1995 | $52,336,000 | $107,728,367 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1995 | $28,152,370 | $57,948,809 |
| Total Revenues | 1995 | $181,557,460 | $373,717,684 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1995 | $55,000,000 | $113,211,942 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1995 | $19,331,000 (est) | $39,790,910 (est) |
| Participations | 1995 | $14,525,000 | $29,898,245 |
| Residuals ? | 1995 | $8,974,000 | $18,472,072 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1995 | $8,250,000 | $16,981,791 |
| Total Expenses | 1995 | $106,080,000 | $218,354,961 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1995 | $75,477,460 | $155,362,724 |
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