12 Movies Like Ghosts You Need to Watch
Craving films and series with spooky humor, heart, and haunted-house chaos? Explore 12 smart picks, from Ghosts to The Parenting and beyond.
If you enjoyed the mix of afterlife humor, awkward family energy, and eerie charm in Ghosts, this list brings together 12 picks that hit a similar sweet spot. You’ll find playful supernatural stories like Ghosts (2021) and Ghosts (2019), alongside offbeat choices such as The Canterville Ghost (2021), Los Espookys (2018), and A Useful Ghost (2025). For something softer and more emotional, Forever (2018) and Shining Vale (2022) blend drama with strange, spooky twists. If you want the laughs turned up, The Parenting (2025) adds a messier, more chaotic take on haunted-house comedy. And if you prefer your paranormal stories with more edge, there are options here that lean into horror and thriller territory too.
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Ghosts
2 BAFTA TV Award nominations
comedy · fantasy
A cash-strapped young couple inherits a grand country house, only to find it is both falling apart and teeming with the ghosts of former inhabitants.
Directed by Simon Hynd, Tom Kingsley, Nick CollettCast Lolly Adefope, Mathew Baynton, Simon Farnaby, Martha Howe-Douglas, Jim HowickParamount PlusMore details on IMDb → -
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A Useful Ghost
comedy · drama · fantasy · horror · thriller
Worried about her husband being allergic to dust, Nat, a recently-dead woman, returns as a ghost possessing a vacuum cleaner to clean the house and protect her family from other vengeful ghosts in the house. To become a useful ghost, she needs to get rid of the useless ones.
Directed by Ratchapoom BoonbunchachokeCast Davika Hoorne, Wisarut Himmarat, Apasiri Nitibhon, Wanlop Rungkumjad, Wisarut HomhuanAmazon Prime VideoMore details on IMDb → -
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Los Espookys
comedy · fantasy · horror · mystery
A group of friends turn their love for horror into a peculiar business, providing horror to those who need it, in a dreamy Latin American country where the strange and eerie are just part of daily life.
Directed by Fernando Frias, Sebastián Silva, Ana FabregaCast Cassandra Ciangherotti, Ana Fabrega, Julio Torres, Bernardo Velasco, Fred ArmisenMaxMore details on IMDb → -
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Forever
comedy · drama · fantasy
June and Oscar live a comfortable but very predictable wedded life when suddenly they find themselves in a completely unexpected situation, raising questions about love and marriage.
Directed by Alan Yang, Miguel Arteta, Janicza BravoCast Maya Rudolph, Fred Armisen, Catherine Keener, Noah Robbins, Sharon OmiAmazon Prime VideoMore details on IMDb → -
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The Canterville Ghost
kids & family · fantasy · comedy
Follows a tech billionaire who buys Canterville Chase, unaware that the contents include a malevolent family ghost, who has been haunting the premises for centuries.
Directed by Suri Krishnamma, Paul GibsonCast Tom Graves, Joe Graves, Caroline Catz, Laurel Waghorn, Jonty StephensAmazon Prime VideoMore details on IMDb → -
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The Parenting
comedy · horror
Boyfriends Josh and Rohan plan a weekend getaway to introduce their parents, only to discover that their rental is home to a 400-year-old poltergeist.
Directed by Craig JohnsonCast Nik Dodani, Brandon Flynn, Brian Cox, Edie Falco, Lisa KudrowMaxMore details on IMDb → -
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Shining Vale
comedy · fantasy · horror
A family moves to a small town into a house in which terrible atrocities have taken place. But nobody seems to notice except for Pat, who's convinced she's either depressed or possessed--turns out, the symptoms are exactly the same.
Directed by Liz Friedlander, Catriona McKenzie, Alethea Jones, Daisy von Scherler Mayer, Dearbhla WalshCast Courteney Cox, Greg Kinnear, Gus Birney, Merrin Dungey, Dylan GageMaxMore details on IMDb → -
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Dead Boy Detectives
action · adventure · comedy · crime · drama · fantasy · horror · mystery
Two teen ghosts work alongside a clairvoyant to solve mysteries for their supernatural clientele — until a powerful witch complicates their plans.
Directed by Glen Winter, Andi Armaganian, Pete Chatmon, Cheryl Dunye, Lee Toland KriegerCast George Rexstrew, Jayden Revri, Kassius Nelson, Briana Cuoco, Ruth ConnellNetflixMore details on IMDb → -
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Hazbin Hotel
animation · comedy · drama · fantasy · musical
In attempt to find a non-violent alternative for reducing Hell's overpopulation, the daughter of Lucifer opens a rehabilitation hotel that offers a group of misfit demons a chance at redemption.
Directed by Vivienne MedranoCast Stephanie Beatriz, Erika Henningsen, Blake Roman, Keith David, Kimiko GlennAmazon Prime VideoFreeveeMore details on IMDb → -
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Ghostwriter
family · fantasy · mystery
When a ghost haunts a neighborhood bookstore and starts releasing fictional characters into the real world, a group of friends team up to solve an exciting mystery surrounding the ghost's unfinished business.
Directed by J.J. Johnson, Aprill Winney, Stephen Reynolds, Nimisha Mukerji, Luke MathenyCast Isaac Arellanes, Amadi Chapata, Hannah Levinson, Justin Sanchez, J. Santiago SuarezApple TV PlusMore details on IMDb → -
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Ghosts: Australia
comedy · science-fiction
Kate inherits a haunted mansion and gains the ability to see ghosts. With her partner Sean, she plans to convert it into a boutique hotel, unaware of the spirits' presence and their potential impact on their lives.
Directed by Madeleine Dyer, Christiaan Van VuurenCast Tamala, Rowan Witt, Mandy McElhinney, Brent Hill, George ZhaoParamount PlusMore details on IMDb → -
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Here After
comedy · fantasy · romance
Michael, a struggling actor, dies right after a bad breakup. He finds himself awakening in a very bright room with a very strange lady and learns that he is in singles Purgatory, where he must find his soul mate in order to cross over to the other side. With limited time to find true love among other recently deceased single New Yorkers, Michael must navigate the new customs of a ghostly dating life... as if dating in life wasn't hard enough already.
Directed by Harry GreenbergerCast Andy Karl, Nora Arnezeder, Christina Ricci, Jeannie Berlin, Michael RispoliFreeveeMore details on IMDb →
Wrapping Up
Whether you want ghost stories that make you laugh, tense family tales with supernatural twists, or smart genre mashups, this lineup gives you plenty of directions to explore. The best part is how varied these picks are: some stay light and whimsical, while others slip into drama, horror, or thriller territory without losing that uncanny charm. Bookmark this page and come back when you want another round of recommendations. It’s updated regularly, so the selection can grow along with the newest releases and the best streaming finds.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes these movies similar to Ghosts?
These picks were matched by tone, themes, and story style using a similarity model trained on plot synopses, genres, and cast — not just shared genre tags — so the connection runs deeper than a simple category match.