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The Canterville Ghost

1996·Movie
1h 32min·PG
62
DecentGoodWatch score

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Big heart, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Scare6
  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Hopeful and romantic

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Hopefulness8
  • Family Dynamics8
  • Romance7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy4
  • Absurdist Humor3

World

Fantasy, family, and mystery

  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Intrigue7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Centrality6

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When a teenaged girl moves to England, with her brothers and parents into the ancient Canterville Hall, she's not at all happy. Especially as there's a ghost and a mysterious re-appearing bloodstain on the hearth. She campaigns to go back home, and her dad, believing the ghost's pranks are Ginny's, is ready to send her back. But then Ginny actually meets the elusive 17th-century Sir Simon de Canterville (not to mention the cute teenaged duke next door), and she sets her hand to the task of freeing Sir Simon from his curse.
Family-FriendlyRomantic MysteryAdaptationPeriod PieceLightheartedClassic Ghost StoryQuaintEscapist

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Is The Canterville Ghost worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63/100 (IMDb 6.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Canterville Ghost rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is The Canterville Ghost?

1 h 32 min

The Canterville Ghost runs 1 h 32 min.

What language is The Canterville Ghost in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Canterville Ghost?

2PLUS

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