The Return Of Peter Grimm (1935): cast, story & where to watch
1935 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1935, The Return Of Peter Grimm is a comedy, fantasy, drama and romance film directed by George Nichols Jr., running about 83 minutes. “The Liveliest person in the house was the Ghost of Peter Grimm” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The ghost of a recently deceased family patriarch tries to help his surviving relatives, in part by preventing a marriage that he knows will go wrong.
Who’s in it. The Return Of Peter Grimm stars Lionel Barrymore as Peter Grimm, Helen Mack as Catherine, Edward Ellis as Dr. Andrew Macpherson and Donald Meek as Mayor Everett Bartholomew, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, The Return Of Peter Grimm has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 The Return Of Peter Grimm page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Return Of Peter Grimm tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Return Of Peter Grimm (1935)?
- In US, The Return Of Peter Grimm is available to 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 The Return Of Peter Grimm worth watching?
- The Return Of Peter Grimm holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Return Of Peter Grimm?
- The Return Of Peter Grimm stars Lionel Barrymore, Helen Mack, Edward Ellis, Donald Meek and Allen Vincent.
- When was The Return Of Peter Grimm released?
- The Return Of Peter Grimm was released in 1935, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.