Movies Like Ghost Dad (1990)

Ghost Dad is a 1990 comedy, family, fantasy film from Sidney Poitier with a MovieMagicScore of 5.1/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with Little Nicky and What a Girl Wants.

Comedy Family Fantasy

Little Nicky

2000

After the lord of darkness decides he will not cede his throne to any of his three sons, the two most powerful of them escape to Earth to create a kingdom for themselves. This action closes the portal filtering sinful souls to Hell and causes Satan to wither away. He must send his most weak but beloved son, Little Nicky, to Earth to return his brothers to Hell.

5.9

MagicScore

What a Girl Wants

2003

An American girl, Daphne, heads to Europe in search of the father she's never met. But instead of finding a British version of her bohemian mother, she learns the love of her mom's life is an uptight politician. The only problem now is that her long-lost dad is engaged to a fiercely territorial social climber with a daughter who makes Daphne's life miserable.

6.3

MagicScore

The Party

1980

A thirteen-year-old French girl deals with moving to a new city and school in Paris, while at the same time her parents are getting a divorce.

6.6

MagicScore

The Party 2

1982

A young French teenage girl after moving to a new city falls in love with a boy and is thinking of having sex with him because her girlfriends have already done it.

6.4

MagicScore

Go for Zucker

2004

Germany director Dani Levy filmed this comedy about Jewish life in today’s Germany along side the familiar east-west conflict. With it great success this film is a joyful comedy of humor and knowledge.

6.1

MagicScore

Magnolia

1999

On one random day in the San Fernando Valley, a dying father, a young wife, a male caretaker, a famous lost son, a police officer in love, a boy genius, an ex-boy genius, a game show host and an estranged daughter will each become part of a dazzling multiplicity of plots, but one story.

7.7

MagicScore

Father and Daughter

2001

A father says goodbye to his young daughter. In time the daughter grows old, but within her there is always a deep longing for her father.

7.5

MagicScore

Hereditary

2018

Following the death of the Leigh family matriarch, Annie and her children uncover disturbing secrets about their heritage. Their daily lives are not only impacted, but they also become entangled in a chilling fate from which they cannot escape, driving them to the brink of madness.

7.3

MagicScore

The Keeping Hours

2017

A supernatural love story that centers on two parents whose life together falls apart after their son dies. The man, now a successful lawyer, and the woman, now married and an author, get a chance at reconciliation ten years later.

7.0

MagicScore

#10

One Small Step

2018

Luna is a vibrant young Chinese-American girl who dreams of becoming an astronaut. From the day she witnesses a rocket launching into space on TV, Luna is driven to reach for the stars. In the big city, Luna lives with her loving father Chu, who supports her with a humble shoe repair business he runs out of his garage. As Luna grows up, she enters college, facing adversity of all kinds in pursuit of her dreams.

7.6

MagicScore

#11

Courageous

2011

Law enforcement officers Adam Mitchell, Nathan Hayes, and their partners stand up to the worst the streets have to offer with confidence and focus. Yet at the end of the day, they face a challenge that none of them are truly prepared to tackle: fatherhood. They know that God desires to turn the hearts of fathers to their children, but their children are beginning to drift further and further away from them. When tragedy hits home, these men are left wrestling with their hopes, their fears, their faith, and their fathering. Can a newfound urgency help these dads draw closer to God... and to their children?

7.6

MagicScore

#12

Hamilton

2025

Presenting the tale of American founding father Alexander Hamilton, this filmed version of the original Broadway smash hit is the story of America then, told by America now.

7.4

MagicScore

#13

You Will Not Have My Hate

2022

The night of November 13, 2015 changes everything for Antoine. Hélène, his wife and mother of his young son, dies during the terrorist attacks at the Bataclan club in Paris. In a moving Facebook post, he counters the assassins' hatred with the love for his son – a message, that moves people worldwide.

5.9

MagicScore

#14

The Devil's Candy

2016

A struggling painter is possessed by satanic forces after he and his young family move into their dream home in rural Texas.

6.3

MagicScore

#15

Pusher II

2004

Tonny is released from prison - again. This time he has his mind set on changing his broken down life, but that is easier said than done.

7.2

MagicScore

#16

Menashe

2017

Within Brooklyn’s ultra-orthodox Jewish community, a widower battles for custody of his son.

6.3

MagicScore

#17

The Little Mermaid

1989

This colorful adventure tells the story of an impetuous mermaid princess named Ariel who falls in love with the very human Prince Eric and puts everything on the line for the chance to be with him. Memorable songs and characters -- including the villainous sea witch Ursula.

7.4

MagicScore

#18

Doctor Dolittle

1998

A successful physician and devoted family man, John Dolittle seems to have the world by the tail, until a long suppressed talent he possessed as a child, the ability to communicate with animals is suddenly reawakened with a vengeance! Now every creature within squawking distance wants the good doctor's advice, unleashing an outrageous chain of events that turns his world upside down!

5.7

MagicScore

#19

Corrina, Corrina

1994

When Manny Singer's wife dies, his young daughter Molly becomes mute and withdrawn. To help cope with looking after Molly, he hires sassy housekeeper Corrina Washington, who coaxes Molly out of her shell and shows father and daughter a whole new way of life. Manny and Corrina's friendship delights Molly and enrages the other townspeople.

6.7

MagicScore

#20

Chances Are

1989

Louie Jeffries is happily married to Corinne. On their first anniversary, Louie is killed crossing the road. Louie is reincarnated as Alex Finch, and twenty years later, fate brings Alex and Louie's daughter, Miranda, together. It's not until Alex is invited to Louie's home that he begins to remember his former life, wife and best friend. Of course, there's also the problem that he's attracted to Louie's/his own daughter.

6.6

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like Ghost Dad?

The top films similar to Ghost Dad by MovieMagicScore are Little Nicky (5.9), What a Girl Wants (6.3), The Party (6.6). Each shares comedy/family/fantasy themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is Ghost Dad worth watching?

Ghost Dad holds a MovieMagicScore of 5.1/10 from 215 viewer ratings.

What kind of movie is Ghost Dad?

Ghost Dad (1990) is a comedy, family, fantasy film directed by Sidney Poitier, starring Bill Cosby, Kimberly Russell, Denise Nicholas.

Where can I find more recommendations like Ghost Dad?

Browse the full ranked list above, or explore more comedy recommendations on MovieMagicScore, where every list is ordered by genuine viewer ratings.

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About movies like Ghost Dad

This ranked list pairs Ghost Dad (1990), a comedy and family and fantasy film from Sidney Poitier, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Bill Cosby take note). Unlike critic-driven sites, every position here is ordered by MovieMagicScore — a rating built only from real viewers, with no studio marketing or paid placement. Scores update as more people rate, so the list stays current.

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