Ghost in the Noonday Sun (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1973, Ghost in the Noonday Sun is a comedy and adventure film directed by Peter Medak, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. A pirate crewman kills his captain after learning where he has hidden his buried treasure. However, as he begins to lose his memory, he relies more and more on the ghost of the man he just murdered to help him find the loot.
Who’s in it. Ghost in the Noonday Sun stars Peter Sellers as Dick Scratcher, Anthony Franciosa as Pierre Rodriguez, Spike Milligan as Bill Bombay and Clive Revill as Bay of Algiers, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Ghost in the Noonday Sun has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ghost in the Noonday Sun page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ghost in the Noonday Sun tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ghost in the Noonday Sun (1973)?
- In GB, Ghost in the Noonday Sun is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ghost in the Noonday Sun worth watching?
- Ghost in the Noonday Sun holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ghost in the Noonday Sun?
- Ghost in the Noonday Sun stars Peter Sellers, Anthony Franciosa, Spike Milligan, Clive Revill and Peter Boyle.
- When was Ghost in the Noonday Sun released?
- Ghost in the Noonday Sun was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.