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Ghostlight Review (2024) — 84% Celluloid Score

Directed by Kelly O'Sullivan & Alex Thompson · 2024 ·

Short answer

Is Ghostlight worth watching?

Yes. Ghostlight (2024) earns an 84% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics (99%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (85%). See the 4 inputs.

84%
Celluloid Score Recommended

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99% Editorial Rating
85% Audience snapshot · excluded
83 Metascore
★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.9
7.6 IMDb /10
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Runtime
1h 55m
Age rating
R (US) · M (Australia) · NC16 (Singapore) · 15 (South Korea)
Cast
Keith Kupferer , Katherine Mallen Kupferer , Tara Mallen , Dolly De Leon
Streaming
Hulu, AMC+, Acorn TV, Sundance Now
Language
English

Also known as Luz Fantasma カーテンコールの灯 고스트라이트 灵灯 幽靈之光

Where to watch

  • Hulu
  • AMC+
  • Acorn TV
  • Sundance Now

Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home, Spectrum On Demand

Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home

Where to watch Ghostlight by country

Country Streaming on
South Korea TVING
Turkey TV+
United States Hulu, AMC+, Acorn TV, Sundance Now

Subscription availability, refreshed from TMDB. Rental and purchase options may differ.

Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (99/100).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (85%).
  • Metascore signals universal acclaim (83/100).
  • Celluloid Score 84% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded horror, drama pick
  • Critics' darlings — stronger with reviewers than general viewers

Not ideal for

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    Is Ghostlight worth watching?

    Yes — Ghostlight earns an 84% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded horror, drama pick. Read our full review (4.2/5).

    Celluloid verdict

    A grieving construction worker's unlikely detour into community theater could easily read as gimmicky, but the real-life family cast grounds the film's parallel between staged tragedy and private loss in genuine feeling.

    , Founder & Editor

    Critics (99%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (85%).

    What is Ghostlight about?

    When melancholic construction worker Dan (Keith Kupferer) finds himself drifting from his wife and daughter, he discovers community and purpose in a local theater's production...

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    Critic Reviews

    Short review 4 min read English Ghostlight

    Ghostlight (2024) Review: Grief Finds Its Stage

    Ghostlight is Kelly O'Sullivan and Alex Thompson's tender drama about a grieving construction worker who stumbles into community theatre, played by a real family with rare honesty.

    Yes. It is a moving, beautifully acted indie about grief and amateur theatre, ideal for viewers who prefer quiet character drama to plot, and worth the slow start.

    Kaiser Khan Founder & Editor

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    Ghostlight: frequently asked questions

    Is Ghostlight worth watching?

    Yes. Ghostlight (2024) has a Celluloid Score of 84%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

    Where can I watch Ghostlight?

    In the United States, Ghostlight streams on Hulu, AMC+, Acorn TV, Sundance Now with a subscription, and you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: TVING in South Korea; TV+ in Turkey. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

    How long is Ghostlight?

    Ghostlight runs 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).

    What is Ghostlight rated?

    Ghostlight is rated R in the United States, M in Australia, NC16 in Singapore and 15 in South Korea. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

    Who stars in Ghostlight?

    Ghostlight is directed by Kelly O'Sullivan & Alex Thompson and stars Keith Kupferer, Katherine Mallen Kupferer, Tara Mallen, Dolly De Leon.

    What is the Metascore for Ghostlight?

    Metacritic's Metascore for Ghostlight is 83 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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