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Blithe Spirit

2020Movie1 h 39 minPG-13

Comedy
39
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.5Letterboxd2.6/5Metacritic266.1Rotten Tomatoes28%32%
39
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.5Letterboxd2.6/5Metacritic266.1Rotten Tomatoes28%32%

Summary

A spiritualist medium holds a seance for a writer suffering from writers block but accidentally summons the spirit of his deceased first wife which leads to an increasingly complex love triangle with his current wife of five years.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

Where to watch

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Not for brutality.

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Cast

20 of 20

Crew

Directed by
Edward Hall
Written by
Piers Ashworth, Nick Moorcroft, Meg Leonard
Produced by
Nick Moorcroft, Adrian Politowski, Martin Metz
Music by
Simon Boswell

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Facts

November 10, 2020 · 1 h 39 min · PG-13

Released
November 10, 2020
Runtime
1 h 39 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Comedy, Fantasy, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
Australia, France, United Kingdom
Box office
$964,832
Available in
39 countries

Tropes

Say My Name, Cannot Cross Running Water, Unsympathetic Comedy Protagonist +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Blithe Spirit?"

Questions about Blithe Spirit

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Blithe Spirit?

PhiloAMC+KanopySundance NowAcornTVAcorn TVIFC Films UnlimitedTubi TV

In the United States, Blithe Spirit streams on Philo, AMC+, Sundance Now, AcornTV, and Acorn TV, and it is free with ads on Kanopy and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 18 other countries.

Is Blithe Spirit worth watching?

39
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 39 (IMDb 5.5, Letterboxd 2.6 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 28%, and Metacritic 26). Audiences rate it higher (50 out of 100) than critics (27).

Is Blithe Spirit okay for kids?

PG-13

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will Blithe Spirit make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (7 of 10) and situational comedy (6 of 10).

Is Blithe Spirit good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

What tropes does Blithe Spirit use?

Say My NameCannot Cross Running WaterUnsympathetic Comedy ProtagonistMurder by MistakeDeath AmnesiaOnce for Yes, Twice for NoI Am Very BritishBlack ComedyMultitasked ConversationDeath of the HypotenuseHonesty Is the Best PolicyDead to Begin Withand 14 more

TV Tropes lists 26 tropes for it, including Say My Name, Cannot Cross Running Water, and Unsympathetic Comedy Protagonist.