The Canterville Ghost
1964, German. Directed by Helmut Käutner.
The poor ghost of Sir Simon Canterville has been roaming his castle searching in vain for a brave descendant who will release him from the Canterville curse by performing a brave deed. An American family moves in and finds the ghost amusing, but a young girl in the family can release him - if she dares.
- Runtime
- 0h 59m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Helmut KäutnerDirector
- Franz SchafheitlinSir Arthur Canterville
- Benno HoffmannMr. J.P. Otis
- Lisa OttoMrs. Barbara Otis
- Loren DriscollWashington Otis
- Thomas HöhneJackie Otis
- Ingo EggersJohnny Otis
- Maria von IlosvayMiss Umney
- Doris HerbertVirginia Otis
- Barry McDanielSir Simon Canterville (Geist)
- Charles BrauerSimon Canterville
- Sigrid von RichthofenMrs. Simmons
- Helmut KäutnerHimself
Details
- Released
- 6 September 1964
- Original title
- Das Gespenst von Canterville
- Written by
- Helmut Käutner, Heinrich Sutermeister
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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 runs 59 minutes (0h 59m).
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Which OTT platform is The Canterville Ghost on?
The Canterville Ghost isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 6 September 1964. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Canterville Ghost?
If you liked The Canterville Ghost, try Kristin's Christmas Past, Under Wraps, Craig Before the Creek.
Who directed The Canterville Ghost?
The Canterville Ghost (1964) was directed by Helmut Käutner and stars Franz Schafheitlin, Benno Hoffmann, Lisa Otto.
What is The Canterville Ghost based on?
The Canterville Ghost is based on The Canterville Ghost (1887) by Oscar Wilde.