The Canterville Ghost
Synopsis
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!
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 12, 1985
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William F. Claxton
- Screenplay & Story
- B.W. Sandefur, Oscar Wilde
- Original Title
- The Canterville Ghost
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 56m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William F. Claxton
B.W. Sandefur, Oscar Wilde
Department Leadership Roster
William F. Claxton
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Canterville Ghost
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What is The Canterville Ghost about?
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!
Who directed The Canterville Ghost?
The Canterville Ghost was directed by William F. Claxton.
Who stars in The Canterville Ghost?
The principal cast of The Canterville Ghost includes Richard Kiley, Jenny Beck, Shelley Fabares, Barry Van Dyke, Christian Jacobs.
When was The Canterville Ghost released and how long is it?
The Canterville Ghost was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 56m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Canterville Ghost?
The Canterville Ghost holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).