Ghosts: The Possession of Button House

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Ghosts: The Possession of Button House

2026

1h 37m

Comedy

Fantasy

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The ghostly residents of Button House are adjusting to life without Alison and Mike, but when protesters disrupt the construction of the planned hotel, the ghosts need to find a way to reach their living friends. When an amateur séance goes awry, Julian seizes the opportunity to leave the grounds in the body of teenage ghost hunter Jack. Whilst Julian experiences the outside world for the first time in decades, Jack gets a crash course in the afterlife from the ghosts. But what was supposed to be a temporary switch soon reveals the risk of permanent consequences....

Mark Kermode

Kermode and Mayo's Take (YouTube)

Oct 28, 2026

It's perfectly fine.

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Jamie Graham

Empire Magazine

Oct 27, 2026

4/5

A joyous spectre-cal that welcomes newbies and takes surprising turns yet still offers a hug to fans. Let’s hope a sequel makes itself known.

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Ed Potton

The Times (UK)

Oct 27, 2026

4/5

We are in the realms of a Jumanji-style body-swap comedy, although in many scenes the actors who play the ghosts portray the characters they possess... Some have found that confusing but it worked for me and has obvious comedy value.

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Hadley Freeman

Sunday Times (UK)

Oct 28, 2026

4/5

The jokes are joyful and clever.

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James C

@RT28714958 9 hrs ago

A wonderfully delightful film. If you've watched the TV series Ghosts, then you'll absolutely love the film. There's nothing groundbreaking about it, but it was just a good laugh for the 90-minute run time

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Mark R

@Mark67 21 hrs ago

Just fantastic, nonstop laughs all the way

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Steven F

@RT23004584 2 days ago

If you love the series you’ll love this. The perfect send-off for all the characters. I was laughing out loud along with everyone else. Go and see it while it’s still around!

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Liz B

@LizzieBee70 2 days ago

If you love the TV series, this is a must. I laughed all the way through.

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Kiko T

@KikoWatches 2 days ago

The movie was amazing!! Perfect comedy and still had moments that made me go "awww". Even if you haven't watched anything Ghosts related, UK or US, the movie was easy to follow and understand without having too much narrative exposure.

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Amy B

@RT76167121 3 days ago

Always been a firm favourite in our household. We absolutely loved this movie… well written and acting on point, as usual! Some really funny moments s too! Damn yer eyes!

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Simon Hynd

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Sidhant Anand

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Lolly Adefope

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Mathew Baynton

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Simon Farnaby

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Martha Howe-Douglas

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Synopsis

The ghostly residents of Button House are adjusting to life without Alison and Mike, but when protesters disrupt the construction of the planned hotel, the ghosts need to find a way to reach their living friends. When an amateur séance goes awry, Julian seizes the opportunity to leave the grounds in the body of teenage ghost hunter Jack. Whilst Julian experiences the outside world for the first time in decades, Jack gets a crash course in the afterlife from the ghosts. But what was supposed to be a temporary switch soon reveals the risk of permanent consequences....

Director: Simon Hynd
Screenwriter: Simon Farnaby, Martha Howe-Douglas, Laurence Rickard, Ben Willbond, Mathew Baynton, Jim Howick
Production Co: Monumental Television, BBC Film
Genre: Comedy, Fantasy
Original Language: English
Runtime: 1h 37m

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