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The Ghost Writer

19831h 18mMovieDramaRomanceTV Movie

Nathan Zuckerman, a budding 23 year old writer infatuated with the Great Books, discovers the contradictory claims of literature and experience while an overnight guest in the secluded New England farmhouse of his idol, E. I. Lonoff. Also staying is Amy Bellette, a young woman with a vague past.

DirectorTristram Powell
WritersTristram Powell·Philip Roth
ProducersPeter B. Cook·Michael Gill

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Cast · Directed by Tristram Powell

MLMark Linn-Baker
Mark Linn-Baker
Nathan Zuckerman
CBClaire Bloom
Claire Bloom
Hope Lonoff
SWSam Wanamaker
Sam Wanamaker
E.I. Lonoff
PS
Paulette Smit
Amy Bellette
MDMacIntyre Dixon
MacIntyre Dixon
Dr. Zuckerman
JWJoseph Wiseman
Joseph Wiseman
Judge Wapter
RARose Arrick
Rose Arrick
Mrs. Zuckerman
HW
Harriet Wilson
Taxi Driver
CM
Cecile Mann
Nurse
PP
Patricia Pellows
Mrs. Wapter
RM
Ralph G. Morse
Writer

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The Ghost Writer — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Ghost Writer?

The Ghost Writer isn't streaming anywhere in Australia yet.

Is The Ghost Writer on Netflix?

No, The Ghost Writer is not on Netflix in Australia as of November 2026.

Is The Ghost Writer on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Ghost Writer isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch The Ghost Writer for free?

The Ghost Writer isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for The Ghost Writer?

The Ghost Writer hasn't started streaming in Australia yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around December 31, 1983. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.