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Casper(1995)

1h 40mFantasy, Comedy, FamilyEnglish
6.3/10
4,932 user ratings

Seeing is believing.

Overview

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.

Director

Brad Silberling

Studio

The Harvey Entertainment Company

Budget

$50M

Revenue

$288M

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Cast

Christina Ricci

Christina Ricci

as Kat

Bill Pullman

Bill Pullman

as Dr. James Harvey

Cathy Moriarty

Cathy Moriarty

as Carrigan

Eric Idle

Eric Idle

as Dibs

Malachi Pearson

Malachi Pearson

as Casper (voice)

Joe Alaskey

Joe Alaskey

as Stinkie (voice)

Joe Nipote

Joe Nipote

as Stretch (voice)

Brad Garrett

Brad Garrett

as Fatso (voice)

Devon Sawa

Devon Sawa

as Casper on Screen

Chauncey Leopardi

Chauncey Leopardi

as Nicky

Spencer Vrooman

Spencer Vrooman

as Andreas

Garette Ratliff Henson

Garette Ratliff Henson

as Vic DePhillippi

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Movie Facts

Release Year

1995

Runtime

1h 40m

Language

English

Rating

6.3 / 10

Budget

$50M

Box Office

$288M

Production Companies

The Harvey Entertainment Company • Universal Pictures • Amblin Entertainment

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Where can I watch Casper?

Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Casper (1995).

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, 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.

Who directed Casper?

Casper was directed by Brad Silberling and released in 1995. It is a fantasy, comedy, family film.

How long is Casper?

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

Who stars in Casper?

The cast of Casper includes Christina Ricci as Kat, Bill Pullman as Dr. James Harvey, Cathy Moriarty as Carrigan, Eric Idle as Dibs, Malachi Pearson as Casper (voice) and more.

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