Ghost World (film)

Ghost World
Ghost World
	Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Terry Zwigoff
Screenplay by	Daniel Clowes; Terry Zwigoff;
Based on	Ghost World; by Daniel Clowes
Produced by	Lianne Halfon; John Malkovich; Russell Smith;
Starring	Thora Birch; Scarlett Johansson; Brad Renfro; Illeana Douglas; Steve Buscemi;
Cinematography	Affonso Beato
Edited by	Carole Kravetz-Aykanian; Michael R. Miller;
Music by	David Kitay
Production; companies	Advanced Medien; Granada Film; Jersey Shore; Mr. Mudd;
Distributed by	United Artists (United States; through MGM Distribution Co.); Icon Film Distribution (United Kingdom); Advanced Film (Germany);
Release dates	June 16, 2001 (SIFF); July 20, 2001 (United States); October 18, 2001 (Germany); November 16, 2001 (United Kingdom);
Running time	112 minutes
Countries	United States; United Kingdom; Germany;
Language	English
Budget	$7 million
Box office	$8 million

Ghost World is a 2001 black comedy film co-written and directed by Terry Zwigoff. Based on the 1990s comic book Ghost World by Daniel Clowes, the story focuses on the lives of teenage outsiders Enid (Thora Birch) and Rebecca (Scarlett Johansson), who face a rift in their friendship as Enid takes an interest in an older man named Seymour (Steve Buscemi), and becomes determined to help his romantic life.

Ghost World debuted at the Seattle International Film Festival in 2001. It had little box office impact but received critical acclaim. It was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay and has become a cult film.

^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e "Ghost World (2001)". AFI Catalog of Feature Films. Retrieved October 14, 2018.
^ "Ghost World (15)". British Board of Film Classification. June 20, 2001. Retrieved October 2, 2016.

[afi-1] "Ghost World (2001)". AFI Catalog of Feature Films. Retrieved October 14, 2018.

[2] "Ghost World (15)". British Board of Film Classification. June 20, 2001. Retrieved October 2, 2016.

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