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How to Shoot a Ghost

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Two newly dead young people meet in the streets of Athens, amid the pulsing cityscape and the ghosts of history. One a translator, the other a photographer, they were outsiders in life; in death they struggle with the residue of their…

DirectorCharlie Kaufman
WriterEva H.D.
ProducersIsabelle Deluce·Foivos Dousos

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Cast · Directed by Charlie Kaufman

JBJessie Buckley
Jessie Buckley
Anthi
JA
Josef Akiki
Rateb
EH
Eva H.D.
Narrator (voice)
APArgyris Pandazaras
Argyris Pandazaras
Anestis Delias
NS
Nektarios Souldatos
Ghost
FTFelice Topi
Felice Topi
Katerina Gogou Ghost
ET
Elisavet Tsoleridou
Ghost

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How to Shoot a Ghost — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams How to Shoot a Ghost?

How to Shoot a Ghost is streaming on Criterion Channel and Kanopy in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is How to Shoot a Ghost on Netflix?

No, How to Shoot a Ghost is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Criterion Channel and Kanopy.

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How to Shoot a Ghost isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

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How to Shoot a Ghost is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy in United States.