1995 · 100 min · PG

Casper

Name: Casper
Genre: Fantasy, Comedy, Family
Released: 1995
Duration: 100 min
Cast: Malachi Pearson, Christina Ricci, Bill Pullman, Cathy Moriarty, Eric Idle

Directed by Brad Silberling · Fantasy, Comedy, Family

Casper (1995) is a Fantasy film, directed by Brad Silberling set in Maine during the 1990s, in fall. It runs 100 minutes and is rated PG.

A haunted house, with a whimsical and comedic tone. Themes of grief & loss and friendship run throughout.

Composer

James Horner

Cinematography

Dean Cundey

Cast

Malachi PearsonChristina RicciBill PullmanCathy MoriartyEric IdleJoe AlaskeyJoe NipoteBrad Garrett

The world of this film

Setting

Where

Setting

When

Season

Premise & themes

Premise

Haunted House

Themes

Grief & Loss Friendship

Tone

WhimsicalComedic

Shape

Protagonist

Two HanderNon Human Lead

Pacing

Measured

Based on

Pure Fiction

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Casper

The world of this film

Setting

Premise & themes

Shape

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