Casper
Casper is a kind young ghost who peacefully haunts a mansion in Maine. When specialist James Harvey arrives to communicate with Casper and his fellow spirits, he brings along his teenage daughter, Kat. Casper quickly falls in love with Kat, but their budding relationship is complicated not only by his transparent state, but also by his troublemaking apparition uncles and their mischievous antics.
Critics Sentiment
Casper sacrifices his chance at life to resurrect Dr. Harvey
Dr. Harvey accidentally falls to his death after night out
The film drops significantly during Harvey's death but rebounds strongly with Casper's heroic sacrifice
Casper begins as an entertaining family comedy with strong performances, particularly from the Ghostly Trio and Cathy Moriarty. The middle sections slow down as the film grapples with darker mortality themes, but it recovers powerfully in the final act with Casper's emotional sacrifice and transformation. Despite some awkward CGI interactions and predictable plot elements, the film succeeds as a touching story about friendship, loss, and selflessness.
Full cast
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Christina Ricci
Kat
Bill Pullman
Dr. James Harvey
Cathy Moriarty
Carrigan
Eric Idle
Dibs
Malachi Pearson
Casper (voice)
Joe Alaskey
Stinkie (voice)
Joe Nipote
Stretch (voice)
Brad Garrett
Fatso (voice)
Devon Sawa
Casper on Screen
Chauncey Leopardi
Nicky
Spencer Vrooman
Andreas
Garette Ratliff Henson
Vic DePhillippi
Jessica Wesson
Amber Whitmire
Amy Brenneman
Amelia Harvey
Ben Stein
Mr. Rugg
Don Novello
Father Guido Sarducci
Terry Murphy
Terry Murphy ('Hard Copy')
Ernestine Mercer
Woman Being Interviewed
Doug Bruckner
Reporter (voice)
John Kassir
The Crypt Keeper (voice)
Crew
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