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The Ghost and Mrs. Muir

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1947 | 105 min | Romance, Fantasy, Drama

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for romantics and fantasy fans. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Warm and romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 45 min.
What might put you off
  • Made in 1947: an older pace and style.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

In 1900, young widow Lucy Muir learns that her seaside cottage is haunted and forms a unique relationship with the ghost.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    100% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.5 out of 10

  • AwardsBelow par

    Nominated for 1 Oscar.

  • Reach & staying powerSolid

    Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 120K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz

  • Gene TierneyLucy Muir
  • Rex HarrisonCapt. Daniel Gregg
  • George SandersMiles Fairley
  • Edna BestMartha Huggins
  • Vanessa BrownAnna Muir as an Adult
  • Anna LeeMrs. Fairley
  • Robert CooteMr. Coombe
  • Natalie WoodAnna Muir as a Child
  • Isobel ElsomAngelica Muir
  • Victoria HorneEva Muir