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Ghost Dad

Ghost Dad (1990)

PG 1h 24m 4.5/10 IMDb
ComedyFamilyFantasy

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.

Director: Sidney Poitier

Cast: Bill Cosby, Kimberly Russell, Denise Nicholas, Ian Bannen, Christine Ebersole

Content Warnings

Mental Health & Emotional

Death of a parent Grief / bereavement (major focus)

Other

Car accidents / crashes
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