The Ghost and Mr. Chicken
1966, English. Directed by Alan Rafkin.
G-G-GUARANTEED! YOU'LL BE SCARED UNTIL YOU LAUGH YOURSELF SILLY!
Luther Heggs, a typesetter for the town newspaper, pitches an idea for a story about a local haunted house where a famous murder/suicide occurred 20 years earlier. After the editor assigns Luther to spend one night alone in the mansion, Heggs has a number of supernatural encounters and writes a front page story that makes him a hometown hero...until the nephew of the deceased sues him for libel.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 107 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Ghost and Mr. Chicken
The Ghost and Mr. Chicken is streaming on AMC+ in India.
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Cast & crew
- Alan RafkinDirector
- Don KnottsLuther Heggs
- Joan StaleyAlma Parker
- Liam RedmondKelsey
- Dick SargentGeorge Beckett
- Skip HomeierOllie Weaver
- Reta ShawMrs. Halcyon Maxwell
- Lurene TuttleMrs. Natalie Miller
- Philip OberNicholas Simmons
- Harry HickoxPolice Chief Art Fuller
- Charles LaneWhitlow
- Jesslyn FaxMrs. Hutchinson
- Nydia WestmanMrs. Cobb
Details
- Released
- 20 January 1966
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- James Fritzell, Everett Greenbaum
- Budget
- $700K
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The Ghost and Mr. Chicken: quick answers
Is The Ghost and Mr. Chicken worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 107 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Ghost and Mr. Chicken?
The Ghost and Mr. Chicken runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Does The Ghost and Mr. Chicken have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Ghost and Mr. Chicken. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Ghost and Mr. Chicken parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Ghost and Mr. Chicken is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Ghost and Mr. Chicken on?
The Ghost and Mr. Chicken is streaming on AMC+ in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Ghost and Mr. Chicken?
If you liked The Ghost and Mr. Chicken, try Scooby-Doo! and the Curse of the 13th Ghost, Scooby-Doo! and the Witch's Ghost, My Favorite Brunette.
Who directed The Ghost and Mr. Chicken?
The Ghost and Mr. Chicken (1966) was directed by Alan Rafkin and stars Don Knotts, Joan Staley, Liam Redmond.