The Canterville Ghost
1996, English. Directed by Sydney Macartney.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.3/10 from 73 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Canterville Ghost
The Canterville Ghost is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, UP Faith & Family, and Shout! Factory in India.
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Cast & crew
- Sydney MacartneyDirector
- Patrick StewartSir Simon de Canterville
- Neve CampbellVirginia 'Ginny' Otis
- Joan SimsMrs. Umney
- Donald SindenMr. Umney
- Cherie LunghiLucille Otis
- Leslie PhillipsGeorge, Lord Canterville
- Daniel BettsFrancis, Duke of Cheshire
- Edward WileyHiram Otis
- Ciarán FitzgeraldAdam Otis
- Raymond PickardWashington Otis
- Paul BrightwellVicar
Details
- Released
- 27 January 1996
- Country
- United States of America
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What The Canterville Ghost is based on
The Canterville Ghost is based on The Canterville Ghost (1887) by Oscar Wilde.
1887
The Canterville Ghost
By Oscar Wilde
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The Canterville Ghost: quick answers
Is The Canterville Ghost worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.3/10 from 73 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Canterville Ghost?
The Canterville Ghost runs 92 minutes (1h 32m).
Does The Canterville Ghost have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Canterville Ghost. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Canterville Ghost parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Canterville Ghost is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Canterville Ghost on?
The Canterville Ghost is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, UP Faith & Family, and Shout! Factory in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Canterville Ghost?
If you liked The Canterville Ghost, try The Good Witch, The Good Witch's Family, Avalon High.
Who directed The Canterville Ghost?
The Canterville Ghost (1996) was directed by Sydney Macartney and stars Patrick Stewart, Neve Campbell, Joan Sims.
What is The Canterville Ghost based on?
The Canterville Ghost is based on The Canterville Ghost (1887) by Oscar Wilde.