The Ghost Breakers (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1940, The Ghost Breakers is a comedy, horror and mystery film directed by George Marshall, running about 85 minutes. “When the Ghost WALKS... They RUN!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After intrepid working girl Mary Carter becomes the new owner of a reputedly haunted mansion located off the Cuban coast, a stranger phones warning her to stay away from the castle. Undaunted, Mary sets sail for Cuba with a stowaway in her trunk—wise-cracking Larry Lawrence, a radio announcer who helps Mary get to the bottom of the voodoo magic, zombies and ghosts that supposedly curse the spooky estate.
Who’s in it. The Ghost Breakers stars Bob Hope as Larry Lawrence, Paulette Goddard as Mary Carter, Richard Carlson as Geoff Montgomery and Paul Lukas as Parada, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Ghost Breakers has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling and 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 Breakers page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Ghost Breakers tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Ghost Breakers (1940)?
- In US, The Ghost Breakers is available to stream on FlixFling, and 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 Breakers worth watching?
- The Ghost Breakers holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Ghost Breakers?
- The Ghost Breakers stars Bob Hope, Paulette Goddard, Richard Carlson, Paul Lukas and Willie Best.
- When was The Ghost Breakers released?
- The Ghost Breakers was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.