The Ghost Writer (2010)
Movie 2h 8m ★ 6.8/10
Good for tonight if you want to: keep me on the edge
Dating from 2010, The Ghost Writer sits in the mystery and thriller corner of our catalogue. It is directed by Roman Polanski. The cast includes Jon Bernthal, Timothy Hutton and Olivia Williams. The running time is 2h 8m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.8 out of 10.
Synopsis
A writer stumbles upon a long-hidden secret when he agrees to help former British Prime Minister Adam Lang complete his memoirs on a remote island after the politician's assistant drowns in a mysterious accident.
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Cast & crew
- Roman PolanskiDirector
- Jon Bernthalas Rick Ricardelli
- Timothy Huttonas Sidney Kroll
- Olivia Williamsas Ruth Lang
- Ewan McGregoras The Ghost
- Pierce Brosnanas Adam Lang
- Tom Wilkinsonas Paul Emmett
- Jim Belushias John Maddox
- Eli Wallachas Old man
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Questions about The Ghost Writer
- What genre is The Ghost Writer?
- The Ghost Writer is categorised as Mystery, Thriller.
- Who stars in The Ghost Writer?
- Jon Bernthal, Timothy Hutton, Olivia Williams, Ewan McGregor, Pierce Brosnan appear in the main cast.
- Who directed The Ghost Writer?
- Roman Polanski directed The Ghost Writer.
- How long is The Ghost Writer?
- The Ghost Writer runs for 2h 8m (128 minutes).
- Is The Ghost Writer worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 6.8/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch The Ghost Writer?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
