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The Ghost Writer

6.5199027mNRMovieComedyHorrorTV Movie

Blocked novelist Anthony Strack is desperate enough to plot suicide. Before he completes the deed, he is visited by unearthly beings, whose presence helps him to write again.

DirectorAlan Rafkin
WriterAlan Spencer
ProducersDavid DeCoteau·John Ward

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Cast · Directed by Alan Rafkin

APAnthony Perkins
Anthony Perkins
Anthony Strack
LTLeigh Taylor-Young
Leigh Taylor-Young
Elizabeth Strack
JMJoshua John Miller
Joshua John Miller
Edgar Strack
JSJuliet Sorci
Juliet Sorci
Cindy Strack
PM
Pam Matteson
Miss Blasko
CSCindy Sorensen
Cindy Sorensen
Judith's Remains
LALibby Aubrey
Libby Aubrey
Judith (voice)
LWLarry Wilmore
Larry Wilmore
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The Ghost Writer — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Ghost Writer?

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

Is The Ghost Writer on Netflix?

No, The Ghost Writer is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

Is The Ghost Writer on Amazon Prime Video?

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Where can I watch The Ghost Writer for free?

The Ghost Writer 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 The Ghost Writer?

The Ghost Writer 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 3, 1990. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.