The House of the Spirits
1993, English. Directed by Bille August.
A rancher, his clairvoyant wife and their family face turbulent years in South America.
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 758 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The House of the Spirits
The House of the Spirits isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online.
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Cast & crew
- Bille AugustDirector
- Meryl StreepClara del Valle Trueba
- Glenn CloseFerula Trueba
- Jeremy IronsEsteban Trueba
- Winona RyderBlanca Trueba
- Antonio BanderasPedro Tercero Gareia
- Armin Mueller-StahlSevero del Valle
- María Conchita AlonsoTransito Soto
- Vincent GalloEsteban García
- Jan NiklasCount Jean de Satigny
- Joaquín MartínezSegundo
- Sarita ChoudhuryPancha
- Teri PoloRosa
Details
- Released
- 21 October 1993
- Country
- Germany, United States of America, Denmark, Portugal
- Written by
- Bille August
- Budget
- $25M
- Box office
- $6.3M
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What The House of the Spirits is based on
The House of the Spirits is based on The House of the Spirits (1982) by Isabel Allende, published by Sudamericana.
1982
The House of the Spirits
By Isabel Allende
Published by Sudamericana
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The House of the Spirits: quick answers
Is The House of the Spirits worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 758 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The House of the Spirits?
The House of the Spirits runs 140 minutes (2h 20m).
Does The House of the Spirits have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The House of the Spirits. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The House of the Spirits parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The House of the Spirits is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The House of the Spirits on?
The House of the Spirits isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The House of the Spirits?
If you liked The House of the Spirits, try Wander Darkly, The Fugitive Kind, Game of Love.
Who directed The House of the Spirits?
The House of the Spirits (1993) was directed by Bille August and stars Meryl Streep, Glenn Close, Jeremy Irons.
What is The House of the Spirits based on?
The House of the Spirits is based on The House of the Spirits (1982) by Isabel Allende, published by Sudamericana.