Daniel Frederiksen, David Roberts, Donal Logue

Based on the Marvel character, stunt motorcyclist Johnny Blaze gives up his soul to become a hellblazing vigilante, to fight against power hungry Blackheart, the son of the devil himself.

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56% liked it

684,742 ratings

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26% liked it

125 critics

PG-13, 1 hr. 50 min.

Directed by: Mark Steven Johnson

Release Date: February 16, 2007

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DVD Release Date: June 12, 2007

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  • March 12, 2007
    An definite mix of supernatural horror & high-octane comic book action. There are a few flaws but it's not Shakesphere, it's a comic book action movie. So, don't think, just watch & enjoy.
  • September 16, 2009
    This is really crap! Cage is wooden, Mendes is worse. Even the great Sam Elliott cant can't save this poor comic adaptation. Awful!
  • April 5, 2009
    This is modern day cgi crap, the whole thing is very weak, no balls about it. Aimed at the teens it lacks any grit or realism and even worse...it looks plastic and tacky. Cage was also a bad choice.
  • February 8, 2009
    I had resisted seeing this turd for the longest time, but the Encore network is carpet bombing the screenings, so...

    Just when I thought Mark Steven Johnson couldn't ruin another 2nd tier Marvel character; well he proved me wrong. Wait! How did he get funding for this after Da...( read more)redevil? How desperate are Peter Fonda, Donal Logue, Sam Elliot and Wes Bentley?? (The only reasons this gets as high a rating as it does from me.) Did anyone associated with this ever actually read the comic this was based on? The answers to these and other pertinent questions are locked up in the byzantine system that passes for logic in Hollywood. (Yeah, that's savy business.)

    Regardless of how bad he's wanted to play a super hero on film, Nic Cage should have run from this thing like nobody's business. It's horribly written, steals from The Crow (yet again) and while Eva Mendes looks good nude, she can't act her way out of a paper bag.

    Lastly, Hollywood: regarding source material - It was good to start with. That's why a property is popular BEFORE you get ahold of it. Trashing all of it because some 'auteur' or studio suit has something to prove; not a good idea. Kinda flies in the face of common sense.
  • December 7, 2008
    The graphics were tight, but I was disappointed at the overall outlook, I had big expectations for this film, but it was lacking, there could have been more suspense and a tad more action...Nic Cage was a good choice for the character though and the rest of the cast was a pretty ...( read more)good fit... a good film overall...
  • November 19, 2009
    While not a good movie per say, it's soo bad and delightful in it's odd lunacy and silly Cage-isms.
  • November 18, 2009
    all i can say is hott
  • November 15, 2009
    The thin plot and lame flame-head skull guy (that was supposed to be the awwesome Ghost-Rider) where only out-done in loserness by the odd, plastic appearence of Nicolas Cage. Getting another character to keep calling him 'kid' does not undo the fact that Nicolas is too old for t...( read more)his part. A gratuitous 'just out of the shower' shot with Nic all slick and shiny had a touch of tragic comedy - you could tell he'd worked out really hard for that one scene. There's nothing wrong with growing old Nic, as long as you do it with dignity. If you revere Marvel in any way - don't watch this film.
  • November 13, 2009
    Nicolas Cage was not the right actor for this movie... very disappointing. It could have been a lot better maybe with a different actor as the ghost rider.
  • November 11, 2009
    great action! awesome visuals! good story! ready for the sequel!

Critic Reviews


February 17, 2007
Peter Travers, Rolling Stone

The real evil in this flick isn't Blackheart (Wes Bentley), the devil's son, it's the soul-sucking devil of modern cinema: Hollywood formula. full review

February 16, 2007
Pete Hammond, Maxim

Its clear this director has sold HIS soul to a bunch of special effects wizards who certainly supply the hardware but drown out the human element. full review

February 16, 2007
Colin Covert, The Minneapolis Star Tribune

Ghost Rider isn't good but if you catch the spirit of it, it's not terrible. full review

February 16, 2007
Ty Burr, Boston Globe

Ghost Rider is the kind of movie that's great stupid fun as long as someone else is buying the tickets. full review

February 16, 2007
Kurt Loder, MTV

The best that can be said about this movie, which is quite bad, is that it's not a complete surprise. full review

February 16, 2007
Kyle Smith, New York Post

The movie could have been saved, though, if it had cut the puns of the kind that made us all flee Batman and Robin. full review

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Comments


  • AsianNorthOfThailandGeneration
    March 15, 2009
    glittering rock


    " It's so funnys.Horrors.Fantastics.Excitings fought with 'em actions on the filmed . Have you watch it? "
  • MovieLover57
    June 13, 2008
    This Movie Is Awsome!
  • HorrorMovieCinema
    June 4, 2008
    was a gd movie i luved it but all the gd
    parts happened so fast
    but i luved it and i think dat nicolas
    cage did great in i luv it
  • SafireDragon5
    April 1, 2008
    What is wrong with u people... this movie was great... a skull on fire!!! and the devil!!!! i love both! plus the best person was Blackheart! i mean.. come on that is one hell of a name.. i wish i had it!!!
  • pavacri23
    February 23, 2008
    it could be better
  • dennisedward6
    February 19, 2008
    Okay this Movie was AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAwWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWsome. Plenty of action, Love, graphics, and more action, bad guys getting dusted, oh Maaan it was a really good Flick. I'd watch it Again if given the chance.
  • katiepie159
    January 22, 2008
    wow that was a good movie
  • kakarott1
    November 14, 2007
    The movie was a special effects dream come true,cause this could've been really god awful,but they pulled off the burning skull,and wheels.Blackheart could've been more true to the comic,but hey it still was okay.
  • rwireman
    October 8, 2007
    this movie was a great action pick.
  • josemanuelsx05
    August 31, 2007
    EXELENTE FILM HAVE TO DO IT

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