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The Ghost Goes West

1935Movie1 h 35 minNR

ComedyRomance
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Rotten Tomatoes100%48%
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Rotten Tomatoes100%48%

Summary

Peggy Martin, daughter of a wealthy American businessman, persuades her father to buy a haunted Scottish castle from Donald Glourie. As the castle is dismantled and transported to Florida, its ghost tags along. Donald and Peggy fall in love, but the restless apparition proves to unwelcome, and they must find a way to appease the kilt-wearing spirit.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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Not for brutality, scares or tears.

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Cast

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Crew

Directed by
René Clair
Written by
Robert E. Sherwood, René Clair, Geoffrey Kerr
Produced by
Alexander Korda
Music by
Muir Mathieson, Mischa Spoliansky

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Facts

December 17, 1935 · 1 h 35 min · NR

Released
December 17, 1935
Runtime
1 h 35 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Romance, Comedy, Fantasy
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Box office
$175,000
Available in
3 countries

Tropes

The Alcoholic, Ascend to a Higher Plane of Existence, Barred from the Afterlife +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Ghost Goes West?"

Questions about The Ghost Goes West

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Ghost Goes West?

CriterionFlixFlingMometu

In the United States, The Ghost Goes West streams on Criterion and FlixFling, and it is free with ads on Mometu. You can rent or buy it from FlixFling. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is The Ghost Goes West worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 6.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (58).

Is The Ghost Goes West okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will The Ghost Goes West make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and sharp wit (7 of 10).

Is The Ghost Goes West good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

What tropes does The Ghost Goes West use?

The AlcoholicAscend to a Higher Plane of ExistenceBarred from the AfterlifeBig Fancy HouseThe CasanovaCan't Spit It OutContrived CoincidenceDramatic ThunderIntangibilityIntangible Time TravelMan in a KiltFriendly Ghostand 10 more

TV Tropes lists 22 tropes for it, including The Alcoholic, Ascend to a Higher Plane of Existence, and Barred from the Afterlife.