Ghosts of Girlfriends Past

Ghosts of Girlfriends Past

You can't always run from your past.

PG-13 2009 · 115 min · ★ 6.0 (2K) · Romance, Comedy, Fantasy

Celebrity photographer Connor Mead lives life in the fast lane, committed to lifelong bachelorhood and simultaneous relationships with multiple women. On the eve of his younger brother Paul's wedding, Connor's mockery of love proves a real buzz-kill for everyone - including his childhood crush, Jenny, the one woman who always seemed immune to his considerable charms. Later that night, he gets a wake-up call from the ghost of his late Uncle Wayne, the hard-partying, legendary ladies' man who was Connor's mentor. Uncle Wayne has an urgent message which he delivers through three ghosts who guide Connor on an eye-opening tour of his romantic past, present and future. Along the way, they attempt to discern whether he will ever be able to change his ways -- and if there is any hope of him finding true love.

Directed by Mark Waters · Written by Jon Lucas

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Matthew McConaughey Connor Mead
Jennifer Garner Jenny Perotti
Michael Douglas Uncle Wayne
Breckin Meyer Paul
Lacey Chabert Sandra
Robert Forster Sergeant Volkom
Anne Archer Vonda Volkom
Emma Stone Allison Vandermeersh
Daniel Sunjata Brad
Noureen DeWulf Melanie
Rachel Boston Deena the Bridesmaid
Camille Guaty Donna the Bridesmaid

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