The Canterville Ghost (1996): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1996, The Canterville Ghost is a fantasy, drama, family and tv movie film directed by Sydney Macartney, running about 92 minutes.

What it’s about. When a teenaged girl moves to England, with her brothers and parents into the ancient Canterville Hall, she's not at all happy. Especially as there's a ghost and a mysterious re-appearing bloodstain on the hearth. She campaigns to go back home, and her dad, believing the ghost's pranks are Ginny's, is ready to send her back. But then Ginny actually meets the elusive 17th-century Sir Simon de Canterville (not to mention the cute teenaged duke next door), and she sets her hand to the task of freeing Sir Simon from his curse.

Who’s in it. The Canterville Ghost stars Patrick Stewart as Sir Simon de Canterville, Neve Campbell as Virginia 'Ginny' Otis, Joan Sims as Mrs. Umney and Donald Sinden as Mr. Umney, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Canterville Ghost has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, UP Faith & Family Apple TV Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. 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, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.