My Friend Walter (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film
Released in 1992, My Friend Walter is a fantasy, adventure, family and tv movie film directed by Gavin Millar, running about 120 minutes. “Can a girl and a ghost save the family farm?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Bess Throckmorton, a farmer's daughter from Devon, encounters an ancient relative who soon reveals himself to be the ghost of Sir Walter Raleigh, determined to escape the Tower of London once and for all and return to Devon. When Sir Raleigh learns that a pair of dastardly brothers have designs on his ancestors' farm, he devises a plan to thwart them.
Who’s in it. My Friend Walter stars Prunella Scales as Aunt Ellie, Polly Grant as Bess Throckmorton, Ronald Pickup as Sir Walter Raleigh and James Hazeldine as Charlie Throckmorton, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch My Friend Walter page.
If you liked it. Fans of My Friend Walter 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.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch My Friend Walter (1992)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for My Friend Walter change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in My Friend Walter?
- My Friend Walter stars Prunella Scales, Polly Grant, Ronald Pickup, James Hazeldine and Don Henderson.
- When was My Friend Walter released?
- My Friend Walter was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.