Ghost of a Chance poster
Where to stream

Ghost of a Chance

5.619871h 31mMovieTV MovieComedy

A television movie about a veteran policeman who accidentally kills a musician. The ghost of the musician returns to persuade the cop to steer the musician's grandson away from drug peddlers and into a life of music.

DirectorDon Taylor
WriterHank Bradford

Where to watch

Not streaming yet
Check back soon

Ghost of a Chance was released on May 12, 1987 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 Don Taylor

RFRedd Foxx
Redd Foxx
Ivory Clay
DDDick Van Dyke
Dick Van Dyke
Bill Nolan
BTBrynn Thayer
Brynn Thayer
Kathleen
RRRichard Romanus
Richard Romanus
Julio Mendez
KJ
Kimble Joyner
Jessie
GHGeoffrey Holder
Geoffrey Holder
Johnson

More from Redd Foxx · Lead actor

Sanford and Son
Sanford and Son
1972 · 7.5
The Name of the Game
The Name of the Game
1968 · 7.0
Harlem Nights
Harlem Nights
1989 · 6.1
Flying High
Flying High
1978 · 6.3
Sanford
Sanford
1980 · 7.0
Grady
Grady
1975 · 7.0
The Jacksons
The Jacksons
1976 · 9.2
The Brady Bunch Hour
The Brady Bunch Hour
1977 · 3.8
The Royal Family
The Royal Family
1991 · 6.5
The Bobby Darin Show
The Bobby Darin Show
1973 · 10.0
See all fromRedd Foxx

More from Dick Van Dyke · Co-star actor

The Simpsons
The Simpsons
1989 · 8.0
Columbo
Columbo
1971 · 8.1
The Middle
The Middle
2009 · 7.6
Diagnosis: Murder
Diagnosis: Murder
1993 · 7.1
The Dick Van Dyke Show
The Dick Van Dyke Show
1961 · 7.6
Scrubs
Scrubs
2001 · 8.2
Sabrina, the Teenage Witch
Sabrina, the Teenage Witch
1996 · 7.8
The Golden Girls
The Golden Girls
1985 · 7.6
Matlock
Matlock
1986 · 7.0
American Playhouse
American Playhouse
1982 · 6.6
See all fromDick Van Dyke

More from Don Taylor · Director

The Rifleman
The Rifleman
1958 · 7.1
Mannix
Mannix
1967 · 6.8
The Wild Wild West
The Wild Wild West
1965 · 7.5
The BBC Television Shakespeare
The BBC Television Shakespeare
1978 · 6.0
The Flying Nun
The Flying Nun
1967 · 6.3
Dr. Kildare
Dr. Kildare
1961 · 5.7
Studio One
Studio One
1948 · 5.4
Have Gun, Will Travel
Have Gun, Will Travel
1957 · 7.3
The Big Valley
The Big Valley
1965 · 6.2
Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
1956 · 6.2
See all fromDon Taylor

More like this

Psych 3: This Is Gus
Psych 3: This Is Gus
2021 · 6.9
Clear History
Clear History
2013 · 6.1
Kept Woman
Kept Woman
2015 · 6.5
Psych: The Movie
Psych: The Movie
2017 · 7.2
Spin
Spin
2021 · 6.9
The Adventures of Ford Fairlane
The Adventures of Ford Fairlane
1990 · 6.1
John Mulaney & The Sack Lunch Bunch
John Mulaney & The Sack Lunch Bunch
2019 · 7.0
Psych 2: Lassie Come Home
Psych 2: Lassie Come Home
2020 · 7.0
Thunderstruck
Thunderstruck
2012 · 6.2
LaRoy, Texas
LaRoy, Texas
2024 · 6.8
John Mulaney: Kid Gorgeous at Radio City
John Mulaney: Kid Gorgeous at Radio City
2018 · 7.9
7 Days in Hell
7 Days in Hell
2015 · 6.5

Ghost of a Chance — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Ghost of a Chance?

Ghost of a Chance isn't streaming anywhere in United States yet.

Is Ghost of a Chance on Netflix?

No, Ghost of a Chance is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026.

Is Ghost of a Chance on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Ghost of a Chance isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now.

Where can I watch Ghost of a Chance for free?

Ghost of a Chance isn't streaming in United States yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Ghost of a Chance?

Ghost of a Chance hasn't started streaming in United States yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around June 30, 1987. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.