Casper (1995) Fantasy Comedy Animation Family
Casper (1995) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
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IMDB: ☆ 6.2/10
Metascore: ☆ 4.9/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 5.3/10
Casper Plot Synopsis:
Furious that her late father only willed her his gloomy-looking mansion rather than his millions, Carrigan Crittenden (Cathy Moriarty) is ready to burn the place to the ground when she discovers a map to a treasure hidden in the house. But when she enters the rickety mansion to seek her claim, she is frightened away by a wicked wave of ghosts. Determined to get her hands on this hidden fortune, she hires afterlife therapist Dr. James Harvey (Bill Pullman) to exorcise the ghosts from the mansion. Harvey and his daughter Kat (Christina Ricci) move in, and soon Kat meets Casper (Malachi Pearson), the ghost of a young boy who's "the friendliest ghost you know". But not so friendly are Casper's uncles,- Stretch (Joe Nipote), Fatso (Brad Garrett), and Stinkie (Joe Alaskey) - who are determined to drive all "fleshies" away. Ultimately, it is up to James and Kat to help the ghosts cross over to the other side.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: A paranormal expert and his daughter bunk in an abandoned house populated by three mischievous ghosts and one friendly one.
Tagline: Who says there's no such thing as ghosts?
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Casper Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1995 (more 1995 movies)
Box Office: $100,544,179
Awards: 5
Nominations: 5
What is Casper Streaming On?
Casper is Streaming on Netflix, HuluLanguage: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Casper Release Dates In Theaters: May 26, 1995, Netflix: Oct 01, 2025
Writers: Joseph Oriolo, Sherri Stoner, Deanna Oliver
Producers: Paul Deason, Jeff Franklin, Gerald R. Molen, Jeffrey Montgomery, Steven Spielberg, Steve Waterman, Colin Wilson
Editors: Michael Kahn
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Casper Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chauncey Leopardi | ... | Nicky |
| Spencer Vrooman | ... | Andreas |
| Malachi Pearson | ... | Casper (voice) |
| Cathy Moriarty | ... | Carrigan |
| Eric Idle | ... | Dibs |
| Ben Stein | ... | Rugg |
| Don Novello | ... | Father Guido Sarducci |
| Fred Rogers | ... | Mr. Rogers (archiveFootage) (as Mr. Rogers) |
| Terry Murphy | ... | Terry Murphy (''Hard Copy'') |
| Bill Pullman | ... | Dr. Harvey |
| Christina Ricci | ... | Kat |
| Ernestine Mercer | ... | Woman Being Interviewed |
| Doug Bruckner | ... | Reporter (voice) (as Douglas J.O. Bruckner) |
| Joe Nipote | ... | Stretch (voice) |
| Joe Alaskey | ... | Stinkie (voice) |
| Brad Garrett | ... | Fatso (voice) |
| John Kassir | ... | The Crypt Keeper (voice) |
| Garette Ratliff Henson | ... | Vic |
| Jessica Wesson | ... | Amber |
| Wesley Thompson | ... | Mr. Curtis |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Chauncey Leopardi (b. June 14, 1981) – Nicky
Sign: Gemini, Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m)
Also known as: Himself | Chauncy Leopardi | Chauncey Leoparki - Spencer Vrooman – Andreas
- Malachi Pearson (b. June 12, 1981) – Casper (voice)
Sign: Gemini - Cathy Moriarty (b. November 29, 1960) – Carrigan
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m)
Also known as: Cathy Moriarty-Gentile - Eric Idle (b. March 29, 1943) – Dibs
Sign: Aries, Height: 6' 1" (1.86 m)
Also known as: Montypython Flyingcircus | Brian Hope | Eric Spam Eggs and Chips Idle | Eric Whicker Whicker Idle | Eric C. Idleberg | Rice Lied | Monty Python | The Usual Lot - Ben Stein (b. November 25, 1944) – Rugg
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m)
Also known as: Benjaman Stein | Benjamin J. Stein | Benjamin Stein - Don Novello (b. January 1, 1943) – Father Guido Sarducci
Sign: Capricorn
Also known as: Maurice | Father Guido Sarducci | Father Guido Scarducci | László Tóth - Fred Rogers – Mr. Rogers (archiveFootage) (as Mr. Rogers)
- Terry Murphy – Terry Murphy (''Hard Copy'')
- Bill Pullman (b. December 17, 1953) – Dr. Harvey
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m) - Christina Ricci (b. February 12, 1980) – Kat
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 5' 0¾" (1.55 m)
Also known as: Christi Ricci - Ernestine Mercer – Woman Being Interviewed
- Doug Bruckner – Reporter (voice) (as Douglas J.O. Bruckner)
- Joe Nipote – Stretch (voice)
- Joe Alaskey, as Stinkie (voice), passed away at age 63 in Green Island, New York, USA.
Sign: Aries
Also known as: Joseph Alaskey | Joe Alasky
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