Casper movie poster

Casper

"Seeing is believing."

May 26, 1995 1h 40m 6.3/10 (4,823 votes)

Originally released in 1995. Casper is a fantasy/comedy film. directed by Brad Silberling.

Starring Christina Ricci, Bill Pullman, and Cathy Moriarty

Synopsis

Casper is a kind young ghost who peacefully haunts a mansion in Maine. When specialist James Harvey arrives to communicate with Casper and his fellow spirits, he brings along his teenage daughter, Kat. Casper quickly falls in love with Kat, but their budding relationship is complicated not only by his transparent state, but also by his troublemaking apparition uncles and their mischievous antics.

Quick Facts

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Release Date May 26, 1995 30 years ago
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Runtime 1h 40m 100 minutes total
User Rating 6.3/10 Good (4,823 votes)
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Budget $50M Production budget
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Box Office $287.9M 5.8x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$50,000,000
Revenue
$287,928,194

Production Companies

  • The Harvey Entertainment Company
  • Universal Pictures
  • Amblin Entertainment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Casper about?

Casper is a kind young ghost who peacefully haunts a mansion in Maine. When specialist James Harvey arrives to communicate with Casper and his fellow spirits, he brings along his teenage daughter, ...

Who directed Casper?

Casper was directed by Brad Silberling.

How long is Casper?

Casper has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).

When was Casper released?

Casper was released on May 26, 1995 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Casper?

The main cast of Casper includes Christina Ricci, Bill Pullman, Cathy Moriarty, Eric Idle, Malachi Pearson.

Is Casper worth watching?

Casper has a user rating of 6.3/10 based on 4,823 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.