The Canterville Ghost
Synopsis
'The Canterville Ghost' is one of the most popular choice for making a film in Oscar Wilde's works, and the original short story deserves the popularity. It is a witty spoof about a ghost and the 'haunted' mansion where a rich American family start to live. In this story, the family are not annoyed by the presence of the ghost; no, it is the ghost who is annoyed by the family who just refuse to be terrified. After all, why should we be scared by an old man wearing rusty coat of mail, whose best trick is to walk in the middle of night making big noises?
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 31, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Crispin Reece
- Screenplay & Story
- Oscar Wilde, Olivia Hetreed
- Original Score
- Tony Flynn
- Original Title
- The Canterville Ghost
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Tetra Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Crispin Reece
Oscar Wilde, Olivia Hetreed
Tony Flynn
David Higgs
Michael Pike
Alan Horrox
Department Leadership Roster
Crispin Reece
Director
Alan Horrox
Producer
Olivia Hetreed
Writer
Michael Pike
Editor
David Higgs
Director of Photography
Tony Flynn
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Canterville Ghost.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring The Canterville Ghost.
list6
Similar Titles to The Canterville Ghost
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
4.8
7.4
8.0Anime
7.5
6.8
7.3
7.1
7.9
6.5
7.9
7.7
6.5
5.7
7.7
9.8
4.0
More Like The Canterville Ghost
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Canterville Ghost
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Canterville Ghost about?
'The Canterville Ghost' is one of the most popular choice for making a film in Oscar Wilde's works, and the original short story deserves the popularity. It is a witty spoof about a ghost and the 'haunted' mansion where a rich American family start to live. In this story, the family are not annoyed by the presence of the ghost; no, it is the ghost who is annoyed by the family who just refuse to be terrified. After all, why should we be scared by an old man wearing rusty coat of mail, whose best trick is to walk in the middle of night making big noises?
Who directed The Canterville Ghost?
The Canterville Ghost was directed by Crispin Reece.
Who stars in The Canterville Ghost?
The principal cast of The Canterville Ghost includes Sarah-Jane Potts, Ian Richardson, Celia Imrie, Rolf Saxon, James D'Arcy.
When was The Canterville Ghost released and how long is it?
The Canterville Ghost was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Canterville Ghost?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Canterville Ghost was composed by Tony Flynn.