The Phantom Carriage
1921, SV. Directed by Victor Sjöström.
Do the Dead Come Back? Can Your Soul Leave Your Body...And Return Again?
An alcoholic, abusive ne'er-do-well is shown the error of his ways through a legend that dooms the last person to die on New Year's Eve before the clock strikes twelve to take the reins of Death's chariot and work tirelessly collecting fresh souls for the next year.
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- SV
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Victor SjöströmDirector
- Victor SjöströmDavid Holm
- Hilda BorgströmMrs. Holm
- Tore SvennbergGeorges
- Astrid HolmSister Edit
- Concordia SelanderEdit's Mother
- Lisa LundholmSister Maria
- Tor WeijdenGustafsson
- Einar AxelssonDavid's Brother
- Olof ÅsDriver
- Nils AréhnPrison Chaplain
- Simon LindstrandDavid's Companion
- Nils ElfforsDavid's Companion
Details
- Released
- 1 January 1921
- Original title
- Körkarlen
- Country
- Sweden
- Written by
- Victor Sjöström
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What The Phantom Carriage is based on
The Phantom Carriage is based on Thy Soul Shall Bear Witness!, a 1912 novel by Selma Lagerlöf.
Novel · 1912
Thy Soul Shall Bear Witness!
By Selma Lagerlöf
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The Phantom Carriage: quick answers
Is The Phantom Carriage worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.7/10 from 385 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Phantom Carriage?
The Phantom Carriage runs 108 minutes (1h 48m).
Does The Phantom Carriage have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Phantom Carriage. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Phantom Carriage parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Phantom Carriage is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Phantom Carriage on?
The Phantom Carriage isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Phantom Carriage?
If you liked The Phantom Carriage, try End of Days, Bird Box, After.Life.
Who directed The Phantom Carriage?
The Phantom Carriage (1921) was directed by Victor Sjöström and stars Victor Sjöström, Hilda Borgström, Tore Svennberg.
What is The Phantom Carriage based on?
The Phantom Carriage is based on Thy Soul Shall Bear Witness!, a 1912 novel by Selma Lagerlöf.