The Canterville Ghost
1986, English. Directed by Paul Bogart.
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
- 1h 38m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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The Canterville Ghost is streaming on Stingray in India.
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Cast & crew
- Paul BogartDirector
- Ted WassHarry Canterville
- Andrea MarcovicciLucy Canterville
- Alyssa MilanoJennifer "Jenny" Canterville
- John GielgudSir Simon de Canterville
- Lila KayeMrs. Umney
- Harold InnocentHummle Umney (voice)
- George BakerUncle Hesketh
- Dorothea PhillipsAunt Gretchen
- Bill WallisFenton Cook
- Brian OultonUncle George
- Deddie DaviesAunt Caroline
- Spencer ChandlerPaul Blaine
Details
- Released
- 31 December 1986
- Country
- United Kingdom, 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
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How long is The Canterville Ghost?
The Canterville Ghost runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).
Does The Canterville Ghost have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The Canterville Ghost on?
The Canterville Ghost is streaming on Stingray in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Canterville Ghost?
If you liked The Canterville Ghost, try To Grandmother's House We Go, Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library, The Amazing Mr. Blunden.
Who directed The Canterville Ghost?
The Canterville Ghost (1986) was directed by Paul Bogart and stars Ted Wass, Andrea Marcovicci, Alyssa Milano.
What is The Canterville Ghost based on?
The Canterville Ghost is based on The Canterville Ghost (1887) by Oscar Wilde.