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The Ghost and Mr. Chicken

1966·Movie·G·90 min·★ 6.7(107)

“G-G-GUARANTEED! YOU'LL BE SCARED UNTIL YOU LAUGH YOURSELF SILLY!”

Luther Heggs, a typesetter for the town newspaper, pitches an idea for a story about a local haunted house where a famous murder/suicide occurred 20 years earlier. After the editor assigns Luther to spend one night alone in the mansion, Heggs has a number of supernatural encounters and writes a front page story that makes him a hometown hero...until the nephew of the deceased sues him for libel.

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About The Ghost and Mr. Chicken

The Ghost and Mr. Chicken is a 1966 English-language comedy, family and mystery film directed by Alan Rafkin. The cast is led by Don Knotts, Joan Staley, Liam Redmond. It has a runtime of 1h 30m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 100 ratings.

The Ghost and Mr. Chicken was produced by Universal Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on January 20, 1966, and carries a G certification.

Director
Alan Rafkin
Writers
James Fritzell, Everett Greenbaum
Release date
January 20, 1966
Original language
English
Age rating
G
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$1 million
Production
Universal Pictures
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The Ghost and Mr. Chicken cast & crew

The Ghost and Mr. Chicken was directed by Alan Rafkin and written by James Fritzell and Everett Greenbaum.

The cast features Don Knotts as Luther Heggs, Joan Staley as Alma Parker, Liam Redmond as Kelsey, Dick Sargent as George Beckett, Skip Homeier as Ollie Weaver, and Reta Shaw as Mrs. Halcyon Maxwell.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Vic Mizzy, cinematography is by William Margulies, and it was produced by Edward Montagne.

Is The Ghost and Mr. Chicken worth watching?

The Ghost and Mr. Chicken holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 107 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.

At 1h 30m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy comedy, family, and mystery, The Ghost and Mr. Chicken is worth a place on your watchlist.

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Cast of The Ghost and Mr. Chicken

Don Knotts

Don Knotts

Luther Heggs

Joan Staley

Joan Staley

Alma Parker

Liam Redmond

Liam Redmond

Kelsey

Dick Sargent

Dick Sargent

George Beckett

Skip Homeier

Skip Homeier

Ollie Weaver

Reta Shaw

Reta Shaw

Mrs. Halcyon Maxwell

Lurene Tuttle

Lurene Tuttle

Mrs. Natalie Miller

Philip Ober

Philip Ober

Nicholas Simmons

Harry Hickox

Harry Hickox

Police Chief Art Fuller

Charles Lane

Charles Lane

Whitlow

Jesslyn Fax

Jesslyn Fax

Mrs. Hutchinson

Nydia Westman

Nydia Westman

Mrs. Cobb

The Ghost and Mr. Chicken — FAQs

▸Where can I watch The Ghost and Mr. Chicken in India?

The Ghost and Mr. Chicken is not currently available on major streaming services in India. Availability changes often — check back soon.

▸Where can I watch The Ghost and Mr. Chicken in the US?

In the US, The Ghost and Mr. Chicken is streaming on AMC+ Roku Premium Channel, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

▸What language is The Ghost and Mr. Chicken in?

The Ghost and Mr. Chicken is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Spanish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

▸How long is The Ghost and Mr. Chicken?

The Ghost and Mr. Chicken runs 1 hours 30 minutes (90 minutes).

▸What is The Ghost and Mr. Chicken rated?

The Ghost and Mr. Chicken is rated G. It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 107 ratings.

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