A Useful Ghost Review (2025) — 82% Celluloid Score
Directed by Ratchapoom Boonbunchachoke · 2025 ·
Is A Useful Ghost worth watching?
Yes. A Useful Ghost (2025) earns an 82% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics (94%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (86%). See the 4 inputs.
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Also known as ผีใช้ได้ค่ะ Un fantasma para servirte Un fantasma útil Fantôme utile A Useful Ghost: Uma Ajuda do Além ユースフル・ゴースト 쓸모 있는 귀신 有用的鬼
Theatrical release Where to watch
- Prime Video
- Hoopla
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home
Where to watch A Useful Ghost by country
| Country | Streaming on |
|---|---|
| India | MUBI |
| Nigeria | MUBI |
| Pakistan | MUBI |
| South Africa | MUBI |
| Turkey | MUBI |
| United Arab Emirates | MUBI |
| United Kingdom | MUBI |
| United States | Prime Video, Hoopla |
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Why this score?
- Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (94/100).
- General viewers mostly liked it (86%).
- Metascore signals universal acclaim (82/100).
- Celluloid Score 82% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.
Best for
- Viewers who want a well-regarded comedy, drama, fantasy pick
Not ideal for
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Is A Useful Ghost worth watching?
Yes — A Useful Ghost earns an 82% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded comedy, drama, fantasy pick. Read our full review (3.5/5).
Celluloid verdict
Ratchapoom Boonbunchachoke’s Cannes-winning Thai ghost comedy took Silver Hanoman at JAFF 2025 — absurdist social satire with festival heat.
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Critics (94%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (86%).
What is A Useful Ghost about?
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.
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Critic Reviews
A Useful Ghost (2025) Review: Haunting by Vacuum Cleaner
★★★½☆
A Useful Ghost is a Thai comedy about a dead woman who returns inside a vacuum cleaner, a deadpan love story that turns into sharp satire about memory.
Mostly yes. It is a bold, strange and often very funny Thai satire, best for adventurous viewers who enjoy deadpan absurdism and can ride out a long, uneven second half.
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A Useful Ghost: frequently asked questions
Is A Useful Ghost worth watching?
Yes. A Useful Ghost (2025) has a Celluloid Score of 82%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.
Where can I watch A Useful Ghost?
In the United States, A Useful Ghost streams on Prime Video, Hoopla with a subscription, and you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: MUBI in India; MUBI in Nigeria; MUBI in Pakistan; MUBI in South Africa. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.
How long is A Useful Ghost?
A Useful Ghost runs 2 hours 10 minutes (130 minutes).
What is A Useful Ghost rated?
A Useful Ghost is rated 17+ in Indonesia, R21 in Singapore, 12 in South Korea and R15+ in Japan. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.
Who stars in A Useful Ghost?
A Useful Ghost is directed by Ratchapoom Boonbunchachoke and stars Davika Hoorne, Witsarut Himmarat, Apasiri Nitibhon, Wanlop Rungkumjad, Wisarut Homhuan.
What is the Metascore for A Useful Ghost?
Metacritic's Metascore for A Useful Ghost is 82 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.
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