

Blackbeard's Ghost
“He's out'a sight...literally!”
The eponymous wraith returns to Earth to aid his descendant, elderly Emily Stowecroft. The villains want to kick Emily and her friends out of their group home so that they can build a crooked casino. Good guy Steve Walker gets caught in the middle of the squabble after evoking Blackbeard's ghost.
Where to watch Blackbeard's Ghost in United States
Click a service to open Blackbeard's Ghost there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Blackbeard's Ghost streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Disney Plus | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Disney Plus | — |
| France | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Spain | Disney Plus | Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Disney Plus | — |
About Blackbeard's Ghost
Blackbeard's Ghost is a 1968 English-language comedy, fantasy and family film directed by Robert Stevenson. The cast is led by Peter Ustinov, Dean Jones, Suzanne Pleshette. It has a runtime of 1h 46m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Disney Plus.
Blackbeard's Ghost was produced by Walt Disney Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on February 8, 1968, and carries a G certification.
- Director
- Robert Stevenson
- Writers
- Bill Walsh, Don DaGradi
- Release date
- February 8, 1968
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- G
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Walt Disney Productions
Blackbeard's Ghost cast & crew
Blackbeard's Ghost was directed by Robert Stevenson and written by Bill Walsh and Don DaGradi.
The cast features Peter Ustinov as Captain Blackbeard, Dean Jones as Steve Walker, Suzanne Pleshette as Jo Anne Baker, Elsa Lanchester as Emily Stowecroft, Richard Deacon as Dean Wheaton, and Joby Baker as Silky Seymour.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Robert F. Brunner, cinematography is by Edward Colman, and it was produced by Bill Walsh.
Is Blackbeard's Ghost worth watching?
Blackbeard's Ghost holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 154 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 1h 46m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy comedy, fantasy, and family, Blackbeard's Ghost is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Blackbeard's Ghost
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Cast of Blackbeard's Ghost

Peter Ustinov
Captain Blackbeard

Dean Jones
Steve Walker

Suzanne Pleshette
Jo Anne Baker

Elsa Lanchester
Emily Stowecroft

Richard Deacon
Dean Wheaton

Joby Baker
Silky Seymour

Elliott Reid
TV Commentator

Norman Grabowski
Virgil

Kelly Thordsen
Motorcycle Officer

Michael Conrad
Pinetop Purvis

Herbie Faye
Croupier

George Murdock
Head Official
Blackbeard's Ghost — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Blackbeard's Ghost in United States?
Blackbeard's Ghost is streaming on Disney Plus in United States.
▸Is Blackbeard's Ghost on Disney Plus?
Yes — Blackbeard's Ghost is currently available on Disney Plus in United States.
▸What language is Blackbeard's Ghost in?
Blackbeard's Ghost is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Blackbeard's Ghost?
Blackbeard's Ghost runs 1 hours 46 minutes (106 minutes).
▸What is Blackbeard's Ghost rated?
Blackbeard's Ghost is rated G. It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 154 ratings.











