‘Ghost’ (1990)
This Demi Moore and Patrick Swayze classic made pottery wheels heavenly. After Moore’s boyfriend dies in a robbery, his ghost returns with warnings and messages until he can finally ascend. Whoopie Goldberg won an Oscar for her role as the psychic who helps the separated lovers communicate. (Check out these 11 movies you forgot won Oscars.)
‘Ghost Town’ (2008)
Ricky Gervais achieves leading man status in this romantic comedy about a curmudgeonly dentist who is able to see dead people after routine surgery goes awry. Tea Leoni plays his love interest, a widow mourning her rakish husband. Gervais’ convos with those who have passed over and his help in healing their past, turns a sourpuss into a good guy. Somehow, Gervais heals old wounds and ends up making Leoni smile. (Add these 10 most romantic movies of all times to your list.)
