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Summary A gifted author hired to ghostwrite the memoirs of a controversial former British Prime Minister becomes a hunted man when he uncovers explosive secrets about the past. (Summit Entertainment)

The Ghost Writer
Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 35 Critic Reviews
77
User Score Generally Favorable Based on 202 User Ratings
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Summary A gifted author hired to ghostwrite the memoirs of a controversial former British Prime Minister becomes a hunted man when he uncovers explosive secrets about the past. (Summit Entertainment)

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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 35 Critic Reviews
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86% Positive
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5 Reviews
0% Negative
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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 35 Critic Reviews
77
86% Positive
30 Reviews
14% Mixed
5 Reviews
0% Negative
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Generally Favorable Based on 202 User Ratings
7.5
82% Positive
166 Ratings
11% Mixed
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6% Negative
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Generally Favorable Based on 202 User Ratings
7.5
82% Positive
166 Ratings
11% Mixed
23 Ratings
6% Negative
13 Ratings

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Production Company R.P. Productions, France 2 Cinéma, Studio Babelsberg, Runteam, Pathé, Canal+, StudioCanal, France Télévisions, CinéCinéma, Schleswig-Holstein Film Commission, Summit Entertainment
Release Date Feb 19, 2010
Duration 2 h 8 m
Rating PG-13
Tagline Read between the lies.
European Film Awards
• 6 Wins & 8 Nominations
César Awards, France
• 4 Wins & 8 Nominations
Village Voice Film Poll
6 Nominations