The Ghost & Mr. Chicken (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1966, The Ghost & Mr. Chicken is a comedy, family, mystery and romance film directed by Alan Rafkin, running about 90 minutes. “G-G-GUARANTEED! YOU'LL BE SCARED UNTIL YOU LAUGH YOURSELF SILLY!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Luther Heggs, a typesetter for the town newspaper, pitches an idea for a story about a local haunted house where a famous murder/suicide occurred 20 years earlier. After the editor assigns Luther to spend one night alone in the mansion, Heggs has a number of supernatural encounters and writes a front page story that makes him a hometown hero...until the nephew of the deceased sues him for libel.
Who’s in it. The Ghost & Mr. Chicken stars Don Knotts as Luther Heggs, Joan Staley as Alma Parker, Liam Redmond as Kelsey and Dick Sargent as George Beckett, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Ghost & Mr. Chicken has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 & Mr. Chicken page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Ghost & Mr. Chicken tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Ghost & Mr. Chicken (1966)?
- In US, The Ghost & Mr. Chicken 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 & Mr. Chicken worth watching?
- The Ghost & Mr. Chicken holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, family, mystery and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Ghost & Mr. Chicken?
- The Ghost & Mr. Chicken stars Don Knotts, Joan Staley, Liam Redmond, Dick Sargent and Skip Homeier.
- When was The Ghost & Mr. Chicken released?
- The Ghost & Mr. Chicken was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.