That's the Spirit (1945): cast, story & where to watch
1945 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1945, That's the Spirit is a comedy film directed by Charles Lamont, running about 87 minutes. “Did You Ever See A Piccoloed Ghost?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A vaudeville performer returns from the dead to help his wife and daughter, who are being dominated by a greedy banker.
Who’s in it. That's the Spirit stars Jack Oakie as Steve 'Slim' Gogarty, Peggy Ryan as Sheila Gogarty, June Vincent as Libby Cawthorne Gogarty and Gene Lockhart as Jasper Cawthorne, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, That's the Spirit has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch That's the Spirit page.
If you liked it. Fans of That's the Spirit tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch That's the Spirit (1945)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for That's the Spirit change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is That's the Spirit worth watching?
- That's the Spirit holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in That's the Spirit?
- That's the Spirit stars Jack Oakie, Peggy Ryan, June Vincent, Gene Lockhart and Johnny Coy.
- When was That's the Spirit released?
- That's the Spirit was released in 1945, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.