The Canterville Ghost (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1988, The Canterville Ghost is a comedy and animation film directed by Monica Kendall, running about 23 minutes.
What it’s about. The poor ghost of Sir Simon Canterville has been roaming his castle searching in vain for a brave descendant who will release him from the Canterville curse by performing a brave deed. An American family moves in and finds the ghost amusing, but a young girl in the family can release him - if she dares.
Who’s in it. The Canterville Ghost stars Brian Cummings as Lord Canterville, Lewis Arquette as Hiram B. Otis, Susan Blu as Virginia Otis and Janet Waldo as Lucretia Otis, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, The Canterville Ghost has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Canterville Ghost page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Canterville Ghost tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Canterville Ghost (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Canterville Ghost change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Canterville Ghost worth watching?
- The Canterville Ghost holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Canterville Ghost?
- The Canterville Ghost stars Brian Cummings, Lewis Arquette, Susan Blu, Janet Waldo and Michael Sheehan.
- When was The Canterville Ghost released?
- The Canterville Ghost was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 23 minutes.