Blithe Spirit

Name: Blithe Spirit
Genre: Comedy, Fantasy
Released: 1945-04-05
Duration: 1 h 36 min
Rating: 6.9
Cast: Rex Harrison, Constance Cummings, Kay Hammond, Margaret Rutherford, Hugh Wakefield

1945·Movie·NR·96 min·★ 6.9(174)

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“Elvira is the kind of gal who can turn an evening into a night you'll never forget!”

While holding a séance for skeptical novelist Charles Condomine, self-proclaimed 'spiritualist medium' Madame Arcati inadvertently summons the spirit of his deceased first wife Elvira, leading to an increasingly complex love triangle with Ruth, his current wife of five years.

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Can I watch Blithe Spirit in United States? Yes — you can stream Blithe Spirit in United States on fuboTV, HBO Max Amazon Channel, and Criterion Channel, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

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About Blithe Spirit

Blithe Spirit is a 1945 English-language comedy and fantasy film directed by David Lean. The cast is led by Rex Harrison, Constance Cummings, Kay Hammond. It has a runtime of 1h 36m. Viewers rate it 6.9/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on fuboTV, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel.

Blithe Spirit was produced by Noel Coward-Cineguild, Two Cities Films, and J. Arthur Rank Organisation and made in United Kingdom. It was released on April 5, 1945, and carries a NR certification.

Director: David Lean
Writers: Noël Coward, David Lean, Ronald Neame
Release date: April 5, 1945
Original language: English
Age rating: NR
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Production: Noel Coward-Cineguild, Two Cities Films, J. Arthur Rank Organisation

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Blithe Spirit cast & crew

Blithe Spirit was directed by David Lean and written by Noël Coward, David Lean, and Ronald Neame.

The cast features Rex Harrison as Charles Condomine, Constance Cummings as Ruth Condomine, Kay Hammond as Elvira Condomine, Margaret Rutherford as Madame Arcati, Hugh Wakefield as Dr. George Bradman, and Joyce Carey as Violet Bradman.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Richard Addinsell, cinematography is by Ronald Neame, and it was produced by Noël Coward.

Is Blithe Spirit worth watching?

Blithe Spirit holds an audience score of 6.9/10 from 174 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.

At 1h 36m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy comedy and fantasy, Blithe Spirit is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Blithe Spirit

In United States, you can stream Blithe Spirit on fuboTV, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max, and The Roku Channel, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Click any service above to open it directly.

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