The Ghoul (1933): cast, story & where to watch
1933 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1933, The Ghoul is a drama, horror, mystery and romance film directed by T. Hayes Hunter, running about 80 minutes. “From the Depths of the Earth, He Will Rise.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Professor Morlant, a British Egyptologist, seeks immortality through the power of a jewel buried in the tomb of an Oriental idol. Upon his death, Morlant returns to earth to seek vengeance upon those who removed the jewel from his grave.
Who’s in it. The Ghoul stars Boris Karloff as Prof. Morlant, Cedric Hardwicke as Broughton, Ernest Thesiger as Laing and Ralph Richardson as Nigel Hartley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, The Ghoul has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Ghoul page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Ghoul tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Ghoul (1933)?
- In US, The Ghoul is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Ghoul worth watching?
- The Ghoul holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, horror, mystery and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Ghoul?
- The Ghoul stars Boris Karloff, Cedric Hardwicke, Ernest Thesiger, Ralph Richardson and Dorothy Hyson.
- When was The Ghoul released?
- The Ghoul was released in 1933, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.