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Casper
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Directed by Brad Silberling. With Malachi Pearson, Christina Ricci, Bill Pullman.
6.4/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S 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.
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MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTCasper 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 bring…
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Release snapshot for Casper.
MoviHero lists May 26, 1995 as the release date for Casper. Brad Silberling is the listed director. The listed cast includes Malachi Pearson as Casper (voice), Christina Ricci as Kat, Bill Pullman as Dr. Harvey, Cathy Moriarty as Carrigan. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateMay 26, 1995
GenresFamily · Comedy · Fantasy
Runtime1h 40m
DirectorBrad Silberling
CastMalachi Pearson as Casper (voice), Christina Ricci as Kat, Bill Pullman as Dr. Harvey, Cathy Moriarty as Carrigan
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Casper runs 1h 40m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 6/10: a middle-ground pace.
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The attention estimate is 3/10. The profile suggests a lower-demand watch, although preferences vary.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 7/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MoviHero Rating: 6.4/10 from 5,111 votes. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
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Pacing6/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending3/10
Scary4/10
Violence2/10
Rewatchability5/10
Attention Required3/10
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“Fun, silly ghost flick with Bill Pullman, Christina Ricci and Cathy Moriarty A ghost-whispering paranormal expert and his daughter (Bill Pullman and Christina Ricci) move…”
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“Kids in Scotland of a certain age might just remember Glen Michael’s “Cavalcade”.”
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“Few family movies manage to make a haunted house feel this inviting, but Casper turns its spooky setting into the heart of a surprisingly charming…”
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