Overview

• Ghost amassed $505.7 million worldwide to become 1990’s top-grossing film, edging past Home Alone.
• At the 1991 Oscars it secured nominations for five awards and won three, including Whoopi Goldberg’s Best Supporting Actress nod.
• Its fusion of romance, thriller and comedy defied early critical skepticism to attract a wide audience and inspire fan devotion.
• PEOPLE’s original review labeled the story “dopily written,” a contrast that retrospectives highlight to show critics misjudged its appeal.
• Iconic moments like the pottery scene have fueled stage adaptations, parodies and ongoing homages that keep Ghost alive in pop culture.