The Ghost and Mrs. Muir (1947): cast, story & where to watch
1947 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 1947, The Ghost and Mrs. Muir is a fantasy, drama, mystery and romance film directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz, running about 105 minutes. “THE SPIRIT... so willing! THE FLESH... so weak! THE ROMANCE... so wonderful!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young British widow rents a seaside cottage and soon becomes haunted by the ghost of its former owner.
Who’s in it. The Ghost and Mrs. Muir stars Gene Tierney as Lucy Muir, Rex Harrison as Capt. Daniel Gregg, George Sanders as Miles Fairley and Edna Best as Martha Huggins, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, The Ghost and Mrs. Muir has been warmly received by 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 Ghost and Mrs. Muir page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Ghost and Mrs. Muir 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 Ghost and Mrs. Muir (1947)?
- In US, The Ghost and Mrs. Muir 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 Ghost and Mrs. Muir worth watching?
- The Ghost and Mrs. Muir holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama, mystery and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Ghost and Mrs. Muir?
- The Ghost and Mrs. Muir stars Gene Tierney, Rex Harrison, George Sanders, Edna Best and Vanessa Brown.
- When was The Ghost and Mrs. Muir released?
- The Ghost and Mrs. Muir was released in 1947, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.