The Ghost Goes West (1935): cast, story & where to watch
1935 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1935, The Ghost Goes West is a comedy, fantasy, horror and romance film directed by René Clair, running about 95 minutes. “The most romantic ghost you've ever seen!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Donald Glourie shares his crumbling ancestral home with the ghost of his Highland ancestor, Murdoch, who has been condemned to haunt the castle until he avenges a 200-year-old insult from a rival clan. To clear his mounting debts, Donald sells the dilapidated pile to an American businessman, Mr Martin, who has the castle complete with the Glourie ghost transported and rebuilt in Florida. While old-world gentility rubs up comically against 20th-century materialism, Martin's daughter takes a liking to both Donald and Murdoch, convinced they are one and the same man...
Who’s in it. The Ghost Goes West stars Robert Donat as Murdoch Glourie / Donald Glourie, Jean Parker as Peggy Martin, Eugene Pallette as Mr. Joe Martin and Elsa Lanchester as Miss Shepperton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Ghost Goes West has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and FlixFling and rent or buy it from FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Ghost Goes West page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Ghost Goes West tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Ghost Goes West (1935)?
- In US, The Ghost Goes West is available to stream on Criterion Channel and FlixFling, and rent or buy from FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Ghost Goes West worth watching?
- The Ghost Goes West holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, horror and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Ghost Goes West?
- The Ghost Goes West stars Robert Donat, Jean Parker, Eugene Pallette, Elsa Lanchester and Ralph Bunker.
- When was The Ghost Goes West released?
- The Ghost Goes West was released in 1935, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.