Ghost Story (1981): movie guide

What is Ghost Story about?

Four successful elderly gentlemen, members of the Chowder Society, share a gruesome, 50-year-old secret. When one of Edward Wanderley's twin sons dies in a bizarre accident, the group begins to see a pattern of frightening events developing.

Cast highlights

Ghost Story features Fred Astaire, Melvyn Douglas, Douglas Fairbanks Jr., John Houseman, Craig Wasson, Patricia Neal. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.

Key facts

Release date: 1981-12-18. Runtime: 110 minutes. TMDB score: 6.0/10 (183 votes). Genres: Horror, Drama, Thriller. Original language: en. Status: Released.

Discover Ghost Story on Cinema Box

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Frequently asked questions

What genre is Ghost Story?

Ghost Story is listed as Horror, Drama, Thriller on TMDB.

How long is Ghost Story?

Ghost Story runs about 110 minutes.

Who stars in Ghost Story?

Cast highlights include Fred Astaire, Melvyn Douglas, Douglas Fairbanks Jr., John Houseman, Craig Wasson, Patricia Neal.

Does Cinema Box stream Ghost Story?

No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.

Where can I track Ghost Story?

Open the Ghost Story page on cinemabox.app or install the official Cinema Box Android app from Google Play for watchlists and discovery tools.