Ghost with Driver

"Ghost with Driver" (Fantôme avec chauffeur) is a French comedy-drama film released in 1996, starring the acclaimed actor Philippe Noiret. The story follows an eccentric, affluent, yet lonely man who, after passing away, finds himself as a ghost still tethered to the living world. While invisible to most, he is surprisingly able to communicate with his driver's daughter, allowing a unique friendship to blossom that challenges both their perceptions of life, death, and companionship. The film artfully blends humor and poignant reflection, exploring themes of loneliness, connection, and the boundary between life and the afterlife in a tender, humanistic manner.

Critically, "Ghost with Driver" received mixed to lukewarm responses. On IMDb, the movie holds a modest rating of 5.0/10, reflecting a polarized audience reception. Some viewers appreciated the charming performance by Philippe Noiret and the film's whimsical yet melancholic tone, noting its gentle humor and thought-provoking narrative. However, critics from publications such as Variety pointed out that the movie's pacing occasionally lagged and that its quirky premise did not fully develop to its potential, leading to a somewhat uneven emotional impact. Rotten Tomatoes does not have an aggregated score for this title, indicating limited mainstream critical coverage. Metacritic also lacks a sufficient number of reviews to provide an aggregate score, which suggests the film maintained a niche appeal rather than broad critical acclaim. Overall, "Ghost with Driver" is recognized for its unique storyline and Philippe Noiret’s engaging performance, but it falls short of becoming a widely celebrated classic, appealing mainly to viewers with a taste for understated, character-driven French cinema.