The Ghost Writer

Read between the lies.

20102h 8m6.8(2,529 votes)

ThrillerMystery

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.

The Ghost Writer (2010) is a thriller and mystery film directed by Roman Polanski. It stars Ewan McGregor, Pierce Brosnan, and Kim Cattrall. The film runs for 2 hours 8 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.8 out of 10 from 2,529 votes.

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Director

Roman Polanski

Cast

Ewan McGregor

The Ghost

Pierce Brosnan

Adam Lang

Kim Cattrall

Amelia Bly

Olivia Williams

Ruth Lang

Tom Wilkinson

Paul Emmett

Timothy Hutton

Sidney Kroll

Jon Bernthal

Rick Ricardelli

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Where can I watch The Ghost Writer?

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Who stars in The Ghost Writer?

The Ghost Writer stars Ewan McGregor, Pierce Brosnan, Kim Cattrall, and Olivia Williams, and was directed by Roman Polanski.

How long is The Ghost Writer?

The Ghost Writer has a runtime of 2 hours 8 minutes.

When did The Ghost Writer come out?

The Ghost Writer was released in 2010.

What genre is The Ghost Writer?

The Ghost Writer is a thriller and mystery film.

Is The Ghost Writer worth watching?

The Ghost Writer holds an average audience score of 6.8 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.