The Canterville Ghost (1944): cast, story & where to watch
1944 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1944, The Canterville Ghost is a comedy, fantasy and drama film directed by Jules Dassin, running about 95 minutes. “It puts you in the best of spirits!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The descendent of a ghost imprisoned for cowardice hopes to free the spirit by displaying courage when under duress.
Who’s in it. The Canterville Ghost stars Charles Laughton as Sir Simon de Canterville / The Ghost, Robert Young as Cuffy Williams, Margaret O'Brien as Lady Jessica de Canterville and William Gargan as Sergeant Benson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Canterville Ghost has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 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 (1944)?
- In US, The Canterville Ghost 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 Canterville Ghost worth watching?
- The Canterville Ghost holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Canterville Ghost?
- The Canterville Ghost stars Charles Laughton, Robert Young, Margaret O'Brien, William Gargan and Reginald Owen.
- When was The Canterville Ghost released?
- The Canterville Ghost was released in 1944, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.