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18 October 2001 (Germany) moreTagline:
Accentuate the negative. morePlot:
Enid and Rebecca are social outsiders who, after graduating from high school, play a mean prank on a middle-aged geek. full summary | full synopsisAwards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 24 wins & 27 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(30 articles)
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Excellent Cult-Movie more (446 total)Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Thora Birch | ... | Enid | |
| Scarlett Johansson | ... | Rebecca | |
| Steve Buscemi | ... | Seymour | |
| Brad Renfro | ... | Josh | |
| Illeana Douglas | ... | Roberta Allsworth | |
| Bob Balaban | ... | Enid's Dad | |
| Stacey Travis | ... | Dana | |
| Charles C. Stevenson Jr. | ... | Norman | |
| Dave Sheridan | ... | Doug | |
| Tom McGowan | ... | Joe | |
| Debra Azar | ... | Melora | |
| Brian George | ... | Sidewinder Boss | |
| Pat Healy | ... | John Ellis | |
| Rini Bell | ... | Graduation Speaker | |
| T.J. Thyne | ... | Todd |
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Rated R for strong language and some sexual content.Parents Guide:
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111 minLanguage:
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1.85 : 1 moreCertification:
Canada:13+ (Québec) | Canada:14A (Alberta) | Singapore:NC-16 | South Korea:15 | Australia:M | Canada:14A | Canada:AA (Ontario) | Finland:K-7 | France:U | Germany:6 (w) | Ireland:15 | Netherlands:AL | Norway:11 | Portugal:M/12 | Spain:13 | Sweden:7 | Switzerland:12 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:12 (canton of Vaud) | UK:15 | USA:R (certificate #37596)Fun Stuff
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When Enid and Rebecca are going through the picture album, there is a photo of a young Enid (Thora Birch), that was also used in Patriot Games (1992) and American Beauty (1999). moreGoofs:
Continuity: When Enid and Rebecca are laughing at Seymour's name, Rebecca puts her hand over her mouth. In the next shot she has her arms crossed. moreSoundtrack:
Solid (As a Rock) moreFAQ
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Enid (Thora Birch) and Rebecca (Scarlett Johansson) are best friends having difficulties in social attitude with other people. After graduating in high-school, they decide to get a job and rent a house of their own. However, Enid need to attend the Arts summer school to graduate and the unsociable behavior of Enid makes her lose her job. Meanwhile, they play a prank with Seymour (Steve Buscemi), a middle-age collector of long-plays record that feels also difficulties of relationship, and Seymour and Enid become friends. Along the days, Enid reaches maturity and a different view of life.
"Ghost World" is an excellent low-budget cult-movie nominated for Oscar in the category of Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material Previously Produced or Published and awarded in another twenty-five (25) prizes plus twenty-four (24) nominations in different festivals. The caustic and mature adolescent-coming-to-age story is centered in the weird and rebel Enid facing and overcoming the need to join the real world after the high-school period, and is brilliantly directed by Terry Zwigoff, who also writes the wonderful screenplay with Daniel Clowes. The performance of Thora Birch, probably in her best role, also deserved a nomination to the Oscar. Scarlett Johansson, Steve Buscemi and the supporting cast are also awesome. I really loved "Ghost World" a lot, and I would like to thank my great movie-lover friend Ricardo that recommended this gem. My vote is nine.
Title (Brazil): "Ghost World Aprendendo a Viver" / a.k.a. "Mundo Cão" ("Ghost World Leaning to Live" / "Dog's World")