The House of the Spirits (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1993, The House of the Spirits is a drama and romance film directed by Bille August, running about 140 minutes.
What it’s about. A rancher, his clairvoyant wife and their family face turbulent years in South America.
Who’s in it. The House of the Spirits stars Meryl Streep as Clara del Valle Trueba, Glenn Close as Ferula Trueba, Jeremy Irons as Esteban Trueba and Winona Ryder as Blanca Trueba, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The House of the Spirits has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $6.3M at the box office.
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 House of the Spirits page.
If you liked it. Fans of The House of the Spirits tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The House of the Spirits (1993)?
- In US, The House of the Spirits 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 House of the Spirits worth watching?
- The House of the Spirits holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The House of the Spirits?
- The House of the Spirits stars Meryl Streep, Glenn Close, Jeremy Irons, Winona Ryder and Antonio Banderas.
- When was The House of the Spirits released?
- The House of the Spirits was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 140 minutes.