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Giving Up the Ghost

6.319981h 36mMovieComedyTV Movie

After a woman's husband dies while jogging in the park, the young widow's deep grief helps to awaken his ghost. The ghost urges her to commit suicide to join him in the afterlife. While the young woman is making up her mind about suicide, her husband's ghost helps with a current murder case.

DirectorClaudia Weill
WritersRichard Romanus·Anthea Sylbert
ProducersAnthea Sylbert·Richard Romanus

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Cast · Directed by Claudia Weill

MHMarg Helgenberger
Marg Helgenberger
Anna Hobson
ARAlan Rosenberg
Alan Rosenberg
Jake
BKBrian Kerwin
Brian Kerwin
Kevin
RRRichard Romanus
Richard Romanus
KLKate Lynch
Kate Lynch
RLRon Lea
Ron Lea
LDLynne Deragon
Lynne Deragon
BBBob Balaban
Bob Balaban
Bob
MVMaria Vacratsis
Maria Vacratsis
Maria
EMElisa Moolecherry
Elisa Moolecherry
Diane
TW
Tricia Williams
Gladys
PAPhilip Akin
Philip Akin
Judge Gleason

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Giving Up the Ghost — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Giving Up the Ghost?

Giving Up the Ghost isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is Giving Up the Ghost on Netflix?

No, Giving Up the Ghost is not on Netflix in Canada as of November 2026.

Is Giving Up the Ghost on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Giving Up the Ghost isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch Giving Up the Ghost for free?

Giving Up the Ghost isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Giving Up the Ghost?

Giving Up the Ghost hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around October 26, 1998. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.