Giving Up the Ghost poster
Where to stream

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
ProducersRichard Romanus·Paula Weinstein

Where to watch

Not streaming yet
Check back soon

Giving Up the Ghost was released on September 7, 1998 but we couldn't find it on any streaming service yet. Rights can change — try again later.

Get the app to be notified

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

More from Marg Helgenberger · Lead actress

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
2000 · 7.6
King of the Hill
King of the Hill
1997 · 7.4
Frasier
Frasier
1993 · 7.7
ER
ER
1994 · 7.8
American Playhouse
American Playhouse
1982 · 6.6
The Larry Sanders Show
The Larry Sanders Show
1992 · 7.7
Under the Dome
Under the Dome
2013 · 7.1
Matlock
Matlock
1986 · 7.0
Tales from the Crypt
Tales from the Crypt
1989 · 8.0
CSI: Vegas
CSI: Vegas
2021 · 7.7
See all fromMarg Helgenberger

More from Alan Rosenberg · Co-star actor

House
House
2004 · 8.6
American Dad!
American Dad!
2005 · 7.0
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
2000 · 7.6
Shameless
Shameless
2011 · 8.2
Suits
Suits
2011 · 8.2
Elementary
Elementary
2012 · 7.6
Chicago Hope
Chicago Hope
1994 · 7.2
Coach
Coach
1989 · 6.7
ER
ER
1994 · 7.8
Bosch
Bosch
2015 · 7.9
See all fromAlan Rosenberg

More from Claudia Weill · Director

Chicago Hope
Chicago Hope
1994 · 7.2
Cagney & Lacey
Cagney & Lacey
1982 · 6.9
The Twilight Zone
The Twilight Zone
1985 · 7.7
thirtysomething
thirtysomething
1987 · 6.3
My So-Called Life
My So-Called Life
1994 · 7.7
Once and Again
Once and Again
1999 · 6.7
Fast Times
Fast Times
1986 · 7.0
Commuters
Commuters
1970
Girlfriends
Girlfriends
1978 · 6.7
Critical Choices
Critical Choices
1996 · 6.3
See all fromClaudia Weill

More like this

Clear History
Clear History
2013 · 6.1
Mr. Monk's Last Case: A Monk Movie
Mr. Monk's Last Case: A Monk Movie
2023 · 6.8
Psych 3: This Is Gus
Psych 3: This Is Gus
2021 · 6.9
Psych: The Movie
Psych: The Movie
2017 · 7.2
Spooky Buddies
Spooky Buddies
2011 · 6.0
Under Wraps 2
Under Wraps 2
2022 · 6.3
Casper Meets Wendy
Casper Meets Wendy
1998 · 5.9
The Scream Team
The Scream Team
2002 · 6.6
The Dream Team
The Dream Team
1989 · 6.1
R.I.P.D.
R.I.P.D.
2013 · 5.9
Kept Woman
Kept Woman
2015 · 6.5
Scooby-Doo! and the Witch's Ghost
Scooby-Doo! and the Witch's Ghost
1999 · 7.4

Giving Up the Ghost — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Giving Up the Ghost?

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

Is Giving Up the Ghost on Netflix?

No, Giving Up the Ghost is not on Netflix in India as of September 2026.

Is Giving Up the Ghost on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch Giving Up the Ghost for free?

Giving Up the Ghost isn't streaming in India 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 India 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.