Sidney Poitier directs Bill Cosby in this heartwarming comedy about a father of three whose spirit leaves his body to return to his house, be with his children, and plan for their futures.
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Ghost Dad
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Description
Bill Cosby stars as a man who is caught between here and the hereafter in this warm-hearted family comedy directed by Sidney Poitier. As an overworked widower, Elliot Hopper (Cosby) is on the verge of completing a major business deal when he takes a harrowing taxi ride that ends in the bottom of the river. Now a ghost, he must learn how to be seen and heard so he can take care of his family. Don't miss the out-of-body fun in this hilarious comedy co-starring Denise Nicholas, Kimberly Russell and Ian Bannen.
Cast and crew
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Sidney Poitier
Director -
Bill Cosby
Elliot Hopper -
Kimberly Russell
Diane Hopper -
Denise Nicholas
Joan -
Ian Bannen
Sir Edith Moser -
Christine Ebersole
Carol -
Barry Corbin
Mr. Emery Collins -
Salim Grant
Danny Hopper -
Brooke Fontaine
Amanda Hopper -
Dakin Matthews
Mr. Seymour -
Dana Ashbrook
Tony Ricker -
Omar Gooding
Stuart -
Raynor Scheine
Curtis Burch, the Cabbie -
Arnold Stang
Mr. Cohen, Elderly Patient -
Brian Stokes Mitchell
Teacher -
Lisa Mene Nemacheck
Jonelle -
Donzaleigh Abernathy
E.R. Nurse -
George Ganz
Mr. Nero -
Cynthia L. James
E.R. Doctor -
Josef Hajduk
Student #1 -
Kevin Lee
Student #2 -
Becky Katzen
Student #3 -
Bryant Edwards
Student #4 -
Trenton Teigen
Student #5 -
Mary Munday
Executive #1 -
Norman Merrill
Executive #2 -
Brent Maddock
Writer -
S.s. Wilson
Writer -
Phil Alden Robinson
Writer
Additional information
Directors
Sidney PoitierDirectors
Sidney Poitier
Studio
UniversalStudio
Universal
Subtitles
English (CC)Subtitles
English (CC)
Released year
1990Released year
1990
Age rating
Duration
1 h 23 minDuration
1 h 23 min
Genres
ComedyFamily
Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Genres
Comedy
Family
Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Family
Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Writers
Brent MaddockS.s. Wilson
Phil Alden Robinson
Writers
Brent Maddock
S.s. Wilson
Phil Alden Robinson
S.s. Wilson
Phil Alden Robinson
Size
4.9 GB (1080p HD)2.26 GB (720p HD)
1.67 GB (SD)
Size
4.9 GB (1080p HD)
2.26 GB (720p HD)
1.67 GB (SD)
2.26 GB (720p HD)
1.67 GB (SD)
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Terms of transactionWindows | Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 or later |
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Xbox | Xbox 360, Xbox One, Xbox One S, Xbox One X |
Mobile | Windows Phone 8, Windows Phone 8.1, Windows 10 or later |