Blackbeard's Ghost (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1968, Blackbeard's Ghost is a comedy, fantasy and family film directed by Robert Stevenson, running about 106 minutes. “He's out'a sight...literally!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The eponymous wraith returns to Earth to aid his descendant, elderly Emily Stowecroft. The villains want to kick Emily and her friends out of their group home so that they can build a crooked casino. Good guy Steve Walker gets caught in the middle of the squabble after evoking Blackbeard's ghost.
Who’s in it. Blackbeard's Ghost stars Peter Ustinov as Captain Blackbeard, Dean Jones as Steve Walker, Suzanne Pleshette as Jo Anne Baker and Elsa Lanchester as Emily Stowecroft, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Blackbeard's Ghost has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Blackbeard's Ghost page.
If you liked it. Fans of Blackbeard's Ghost tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Blackbeard's Ghost (1968)?
- In US, Blackbeard's Ghost is available to stream on Disney Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Blackbeard's Ghost worth watching?
- Blackbeard's Ghost holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Blackbeard's Ghost?
- Blackbeard's Ghost stars Peter Ustinov, Dean Jones, Suzanne Pleshette, Elsa Lanchester and Richard Deacon.
- When was Blackbeard's Ghost released?
- Blackbeard's Ghost was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.