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The Ghost Breakers

1940·Movie
1h 25min·NR
IMDb7.0Rotten Tomatoes88%77%

Where to watch

FlixFlingPlexMometu

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The Ghost Breakers fingerprint

High energy, funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Scary

  • Scare8
  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace6

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia7
  • Hopefulness6
  • Wonder5

Humor

Some situational comedy and slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Physical Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay6

World

Fantasy and mystery

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Intrigue7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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You scare easily

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About

When the Ghost WALKS... They RUN!

After intrepid working girl Mary Carter becomes the new owner of a reputedly haunted mansion located off the Cuban coast, a stranger phones warning her to stay away from the castle. Undaunted, Mary sets sail for Cuba with a stowaway in her trunk—wise-cracking Larry Lawrence, a radio announcer who helps Mary get to the bottom of the voodoo magic, zombies and ghosts that supposedly curse the spooky estate.
Haunted House ComedySpooky MysteryClassic HollywoodCampy FunGhostly AdventureSituational ComedyLighthearted HorrorNostalgic Charm

Crew

Directed by:
George Marshall
Written by:
Charles W. Goddard, Walter DeLeon, Paul Dickey
Produced by:
Arthur Hornblow Jr.
Composed by:
Richard Olson, Harold Lewis, Ernst Toch

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Ghost Breakers

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Ghost Breakers legally?

FlixFlingPlexMometu

The Ghost Breakers is included with a subscription to FlixFling in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Mometu. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Ghost Breakers worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79/100 (IMDb 7 and Rotten Tomatoes 88%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Ghost Breakers rated?

NRViolence

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is The Ghost Breakers?

1 h 25 min

The Ghost Breakers runs 1 h 25 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Ghost Breakers?

Critics88
Audiences74

Not quite. Critics rate The Ghost Breakers higher (88) than audiences (74). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Ghost Breakers in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Ghost Breakers?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Ghost Breakers in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Ghost Breakers use?

Bookcase PassageRepetitive NameIt Was a Dark and Stormy NightMistaken for MurdererHollywood VoodooFalse FriendIdentical GrandsonWhat Happened to the Mouse?Stripping SnagNames to Run Away from Really FastTrap DoorOminous Pipe Organand 2 more

TV Tropes lists 14 storytelling tropes for The Ghost Breakers, including Bookcase Passage, Repetitive Name, It Was a Dark and Stormy Night.