The Canterville Ghost

NR 6
1985 0 hr 56 min Fantasy , Family , TV Movie

The poor ghost of Sir Simon Canterville has been roaming his castle searching in vain for a brave descendant who will release him from the Canterville curse by performing a brave deed. An American family moves in and finds the ghost amusing, but a young girl in the family can release him - if she dares!

  • Cast:
    Richard Kiley , Jenny Beck , Shelley Fabares , Barry Van Dyke , Christian Jacobs , Brian Austin Green , Mary Wickes

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Reviews

Micitype
1985/01/01

Pretty Good

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Kailansorac
1985/01/02

Clever, believable, and super fun to watch. It totally has replay value.

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Kinley
1985/01/03

This movie feels like it was made purely to piss off people who want good shows

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Kimball
1985/01/04

Exactly the movie you think it is, but not the movie you want it to be.

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