The Canterville Ghost
1988, English. Directed by Ed Newmann & Monica Kendall.
A young American couple inherits an English castle, only to find that it is haunted by the spirit of a disgraced ancestor, doomed to stay on the estate because of his cowardice. The only way he can escape is if one of his descendants performs an heroic act, something he intends to get the husband to do.
- Runtime
- 0h 23m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 26 September 1988
- Written by
- Dick Orkin, Christine Coyle Johnson
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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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How long is The Canterville Ghost?
The Canterville Ghost runs 23 minutes (0h 23m).
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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 26 September 1988. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Canterville Ghost?
If you liked The Canterville Ghost, try Dog Trouble, Chickenhare and the Hamster of Darkness, Little Hiawatha.
Who directed The Canterville Ghost?
The Canterville Ghost (1988) was directed by Ed Newmann and Monica Kendall and stars Brian Cummings, Lewis Arquette, Susan Blu.
What is The Canterville Ghost based on?
The Canterville Ghost is based on The Canterville Ghost (1887) by Oscar Wilde.