Sylvia and the Ghost (1946): cast, story & where to watch
1946 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1946, Sylvia and the Ghost is a comedy, fantasy and romance film directed by Claude Autant-Lara, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. A teenager becomes fixated on a painting of the handsome suitor who died in a duel for her grandmother's love. On her sixteenth birthday, her father hires three men who pretend to be the ghost of the suitor to entertain her. Little do they know, the ghost of the suitor himself is roaming the castle halls.
Who’s in it. Sylvia and the Ghost stars Odette Joyeux as Sylvie, François Périer as Ramure, le voleur, Pierre Larquey as le baron Edouard and Claude Marcy as la comtesse, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Sylvia and the Ghost has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sylvia and the Ghost page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sylvia and the Ghost tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sylvia and the Ghost (1946)?
- In US, Sylvia and the Ghost is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sylvia and the Ghost worth watching?
- Sylvia and the Ghost holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Sylvia and the Ghost?
- Sylvia and the Ghost stars Odette Joyeux, François Périer, Pierre Larquey, Claude Marcy and Jean Desailly.