Blithe Spirit (1945): cast, story & where to watch
1945 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1945, Blithe Spirit is a comedy and fantasy film directed by David Lean, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. An English mystery novelist invites a medium to his home, so she may conduct a séance for a small gathering. The writer hopes to gather enough material for the book he's working on, as well as to expose the medium as a charlatan. However, proceedings take an unexpected turn, resulting in a chain of supernatural events being set into motion that wreak havoc on the man's present marriage.
Who’s in it. Blithe Spirit stars Rex Harrison as Charles Condomine, Constance Cummings as Ruth Condomine, Kay Hammond as Elvira Condomine and Margaret Rutherford as Madame Arcati, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Blithe Spirit has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Blithe Spirit page.
If you liked it. Fans of Blithe Spirit tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Blithe Spirit (1945)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Blithe Spirit change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Blithe Spirit worth watching?
- Blithe Spirit holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and fantasy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Blithe Spirit?
- Blithe Spirit stars Rex Harrison, Constance Cummings, Kay Hammond, Margaret Rutherford and Hugh Wakefield.
- When was Blithe Spirit released?
- Blithe Spirit was released in 1945, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.