Ghosts of Girlfriends Past

2009, Comedy/Romance, 1h 40m

144 Reviews 250,000+ Ratings

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A retread of A Christmas Carol, featuring Matthew McConaughey in a retread of his Dazed and Confused role, Ghosts of Girlfriends Past lacks originality, humor, and any semblance of charm. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

Celebrity photographer Connor Mead (Matthew McConaughey) lives life in the fast lane, committed to bachelorhood and simultaneous relationships with multiple women. On the eve of his brother's wedding, Connor receives a visit from the spirits of his jilted lovers, who take him on an odyssey through his many failed relationships to try to find out what made him such a cad -- and if there is any hope of Connor finding true love.
  • Rating:
    PG-13 (Sexual Content Throughout|A Drug Reference|Some Language)
  • Genre:
    Comedy, Romance
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Mark Waters
  • Producer:
    Jonathan Shestack, Brad Epstein
  • Writer:
    Jon Lucas, Scott Moore
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     wide
  • Release Date (Streaming):
  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $52.2M
  • Runtime:
  • Distributor:
    Warner Bros.

Cast & Crew

Matthew McConaughey
Connor
Jennifer Garner
Jenny
Michael Douglas
Uncle Wayne
Breckin Meyer
Paul
Lacey Chabert
Sandra
Robert Forster
Sarge
Anne Archer
Vonda
Emma Stone
Allison
Daniel Sunjata
Brad
Noureen DeWulf
Melanie
Camille Guaty
Donna
Rachel Boston
Deena
Amanda Walsh
Denice
Emily Baldoni
Nadja
Catherine Haena Kim
Charlece
Noa Tishby
Kiki
Logan Miller
Teenage Connor
Christa B. Allen
Teenage Jenny
Olga Maliouk
Ghost of Girlfriends Future
Mark Waters
Director
Jon Lucas
Screenwriter
Scott Moore
Screenwriter
Jonathan Shestack
Producer
Brad Epstein
Producer
Marcus Viscidi
Executive Producer
Mark Waters
Executive Producer
Jessica Tuchinsky
Executive Producer
Toby Emmerich
Executive Producer
Cale Boyter
Executive Producer
Samuel J. Brown
Executive Producer
Rolfe Kent
Original Music
Daryn Okada
Cinematography
Cary White
Production Design
Bruce Green
Film Editing
Denise Wingate
Costume Design
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Critic Reviews for Ghosts of Girlfriends Past

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Audience Reviews for Ghosts of Girlfriends Past

  • Jan 05, 2014
    Clever re-telling of Dickensian morality tale. Attractive and endearing cast and sweet message of love and forgiveness.
    Alice S Super Reviewer
  • Nov 25, 2012
    Got dragged to the cinema to watch this and if i'm honest it wasn't nearly as bad as I thought, The story is nicked from the Christmas Carol, Had some funny bits, But like most it got too serious and boring.
    Jamie C Super Reviewer
  • Jan 12, 2012
    The most redeeming feature of this movie is that it's just not as bad as some other romantic comedies.
    Angela A Super Reviewer
  • Dec 03, 2011
    Well, it's a modern version of A Christmas Carol with a little twist. Script was brainless but it's still fun to watch
    Sylvester K Super Reviewer
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