The Phantom Ship (1936): cast, story & where to watch
1936 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1936, The Phantom Ship is a comedy and animation film directed by Jack King, running about 8 minutes.
What it’s about. Uncle Beans and the kids are off to visit a haunted ship ('The Phantom') trapped in the ice, hoping to find pirate treasure. They encounter all manner of ghosts and goblins, but eventually find what they've been looking for. When Beans tries to warm up by throwing some chairs in a stove and lighting it, he thaws out a pair of pirates that chase the trio around. They treasure-seekers are eventually forced back into their plane and they decide to fly away.
Who’s in it. The Phantom Ship stars Tommy Bond as Beans (voice) (uncredited) and Bernice Hansen as Ham and Ex (voice / uncredited).
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Phantom Ship has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on TCM. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Phantom Ship page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Phantom Ship tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Phantom Ship (1936)?
- In US, The Phantom Ship is available to stream on TCM. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Phantom Ship worth watching?
- The Phantom Ship holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Phantom Ship?
- The Phantom Ship stars Tommy Bond and Bernice Hansen.
- When was The Phantom Ship released?
- The Phantom Ship was released in 1936, with a runtime of about 8 minutes.