The Ghostly Rental (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1965, The Ghostly Rental is a fantasy, horror and tv movie film directed by Robert Enrico, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. At the end of the 19th Century, young Fanning finishes his studies in theology at the University of Cambridge. During a walk through the countryside, the boy, inspired by the lecture of romantic novels, discovers an abandonned house, from which an old man is coming out. He returns to the house regularly without ever seeing its mysterious inhabitant. Fanning finally surprises the old man while he is sitting on a bench at the cemetery and manages to gain his confidence...
Who’s in it. The Ghostly Rental stars Stéphane Fey as Fanning, Marie Laforêt as Miss Diamond, Michael Lonsdale as Kernan and Reine Courtois as Miss Deborah, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Ghostly Rental 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 Ghostly Rental page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Ghostly Rental 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 Ghostly Rental (1965)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Ghostly Rental change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Ghostly Rental worth watching?
- The Ghostly Rental holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, horror and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Ghostly Rental?
- The Ghostly Rental stars Stéphane Fey, Marie Laforêt, Michael Lonsdale, Reine Courtois and François Vibert.
- When was The Ghostly Rental released?
- The Ghostly Rental was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.