The Canterville Ghost (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1986, The Canterville Ghost is an adventure, family and tv movie film directed by Paul Bogart, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. A young American couple inherits an English castle, only to find that it is haunted by the spirit of a disgraced ancestor, doomed to stay on the estate because of his cowardice. The only way he can escape is if one of his descendants performs an heroic act, something he intends to get the husband to do.
Who’s in it. The Canterville Ghost stars Ted Wass as Harry Canterville, Andrea Marcovicci as Lucy Canterville, Alyssa Milano as Jennifer "Jenny" Canterville and John Gielgud as Sir Simon de Canterville, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Canterville Ghost has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. 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 The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Canterville Ghost (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Canterville Ghost change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Canterville Ghost worth watching?
- The Canterville Ghost holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure, family and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Canterville Ghost?
- The Canterville Ghost stars Ted Wass, Andrea Marcovicci, Alyssa Milano, John Gielgud and Lila Kaye.
- When was The Canterville Ghost released?
- The Canterville Ghost was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.