The Canterville Ghost (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 2016, The Canterville Ghost is a comedy, fantasy and family film directed by Yann Samuell, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. In the depths of a British legend, the ghost of Eleanor Canterville is condemned to haunt the castle of his family and to scare away any inhabitant. It fulfills this task perfectly, helped by Gwilherm, his faithful servant. But when Otis, a family fleeing Parisian life, buy the castle, Eleanor is upset because she cannot scare this tribe of the twenty-first century. Worse yet, children ridicule and parents are unaware. Only Virginia Otis, aged fifteen, moved by the fate of Canterville Ghost, will seek to deliver from curse on it.
Who’s in it. The Canterville Ghost stars Audrey Fleurot as Aliénor de Canterville, Michaël Youn as Gwilherm, Michèle Laroque as Elisabeth Otis and Lionnel Astier as Alain, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, The Canterville Ghost 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 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 (2016)?
- 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 5.6 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 The Canterville Ghost?
- The Canterville Ghost stars Audrey Fleurot, Michaël Youn, Michèle Laroque, Lionnel Astier and Julien Frison.
- When was The Canterville Ghost released?
- The Canterville Ghost was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.