Well there's never going to be a better version of this than Charles Laughton's 1944 iteration, but this is still actually quite a watchable adaptation of Oscar Wilde's short story. It centres around an American family who relocate to creaky and spooky old "Canterville Chase" - a stately pile that is reputedly haunted by a menacing spectre. The "Otis" family have three children and after the odd eerie visitation,…
Top Cast
Stephen Fry
Sir Simon de Canterville (voice)
Hugh Laurie
Grim Reaper / Gardener / Swordsman / Monster / Old Duke (voice)
Freddie Highmore
Henry Duke of Cheshire (voice)
Emily Carey
Virginia Otis (voice)
Imelda Staunton
Mrs Umney (voice)
Meera Syal
Lucretia Otis (voice)
David Harewood
Hiram Otis (voice)
Miranda Hart
Algernean Van Finchley (voice)
Toby Jones
The Reverend Chasuble (voice)
Jakey Schiff
Louis Otis (voice)
Bennett Miller
Kent Otis (voice)
Bill Lobley
Lord Monroe (voice)
Elizabeth Sankey
Lady Eleanor de Canterville / Lady Erlynne / Guests (voice)
Keiron Self
Professor Borsakov / Guests (voice)
Giles New
The Colonel / Guests (voice)
Lynne Seymour
Mrs Borsakov / Guests (voice)
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FAQ about The Canterville Ghost
What is The Canterville Ghost about?
An American family moves in to the Canterville Chase, a London mansion that has been haunted by ghost Sir Simon De Canterville for 300 years.
When was The Canterville Ghost released?
The Canterville Ghost was released in 2023.
What genres does The Canterville Ghost belong to?
The Canterville Ghost is categorised as Animation, Comedy, Family, Fantasy, TV Movie.
Who stars in The Canterville Ghost?
The cast of The Canterville Ghost includes Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie, Freddie Highmore, Emily Carey, Imelda Staunton.