Ghost Dad
PG“He's been walking through doors. He's been falling through floors. He's been going through a lot lately, but he's still Dad.”
1990·84 min·Released
Studio: SAH Productions, Universal Pictures
5.1TMDb
Theatrical Jun 29, 1990
🇺🇸
USA · English · Kids
Overview
Elliot Hopper, a widower with three children, is working on a business deal to get his family out of financial straits when he is suddenly killed in a taxi accident. With the aid of a paranormal researcher, Elliott attempts to complete the deal from the beyond, ensuring his family will be taken care of.
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Crew
DirectorSidney Poitier
Cast
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
Brian Stokes Mitchell
Mr. Turner
Lisa Mené 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
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Keywords
daughterparent child relationshiploss of loved onesatanfatherhoodghostfather son relationshipfather daughter relationship
Details
Budget
$30M
Revenue
$25M
TMDb Votes
219
Added May 14, 2026Updated Jun 4, 2026