The Phantom Carriage (1921): cast, story & where to watch
1921 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 1921, The Phantom Carriage is a fantasy, drama and horror film directed by Victor Sjöström, running about 107 minutes.
What it’s about. It's New Year's Eve. Three drunkards evoke a legend. The legend tells that the last person to die in a year, if he is a great sinner, will have to drive during the whole year the Phantom Chariot, that picks up the souls of the dead.
Who’s in it. The Phantom Carriage stars Victor Sjöström as David Holm, Hilda Borgström as Mrs. Holm, Tore Svennberg as Georges and Astrid Holm as Sister Edit, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, The Phantom Carriage has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel, IndieFlix and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Phantom Carriage page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Phantom Carriage tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Phantom Carriage (1921)?
- In US, The Phantom Carriage is available to stream on Criterion Channel, IndieFlix and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Phantom Carriage worth watching?
- The Phantom Carriage holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama and horror. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Phantom Carriage?
- The Phantom Carriage stars Victor Sjöström, Hilda Borgström, Tore Svennberg, Astrid Holm and Concordia Selander.
- When was The Phantom Carriage released?
- The Phantom Carriage was released in 1921, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.