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The House of the Spirits

1993·Movie·R·140 min·6.9(744)

A rancher, his clairvoyant wife and their family face turbulent years in South America.

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Where to watch The House of the Spirits in United States

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Where is The House of the Spirits streaming around the world?

CountryStreaming onRent / Buy
United StatesKanopy, HooplaAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
IndiaAmazon Video
United KingdomLionsgate+ Amazon ChannelsAmazon Video, Sky Store
CanadaApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
AustraliaApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
GermanyHome of Horror, Home of Horror Amazon Channel, Pluto TVApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
FranceLionsgate+ Amazon Channels, Plex, Molotov TVApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD
SpainLionsgate+ Amazon ChannelsApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video
BrazilLooke, Looke Amazon Channel, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels, NetMovies
JapanAmazon Video, Google Play Movies

About The House of the Spirits

The House of the Spirits is a 1993 English-language romance and drama film directed by Bille August. The cast is led by Meryl Streep, Glenn Close, Jeremy Irons. It has a runtime of 2h 20m. Viewers rate it 6.9/10 across 700 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla.

The House of the Spirits was produced by Costa do Castelo Filmes, House of Spirits Film, and Constantin Film and made in Denmark and Germany. It was released on October 21, 1993, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $25 million, it went on to gross $6 million worldwide.

Director
Bille August
Writers
Bille August
Release date
October 21, 1993
Original language
English
Age rating
R
Status
Released
Country
Denmark, Germany
Budget
$25 million
Box office
$6 million
Production
Costa do Castelo Filmes, House of Spirits Film, Constantin Film
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The House of the Spirits cast & crew

The House of the Spirits was directed by Bille August and written by Bille August.

The cast features Meryl Streep as Clara del Valle Trueba, Glenn Close as Ferula Trueba, Jeremy Irons as Esteban Trueba, Winona Ryder as Blanca Trueba, Antonio Banderas as Pedro Tercero Gareia, and Armin Mueller-Stahl as Severo del Valle.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Hans Zimmer, cinematography is by Jörgen Persson, and it was produced by Paulo Trancoso and Mark Rosenberg.

Is The House of the Spirits worth watching?

The House of the Spirits holds an audience score of 6.9/10 from 744 ratings, a solidly received romance films.

At 2h 20m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy romance and drama, The House of the Spirits is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch The House of the Spirits

In United States, you can stream The House of the Spirits on Kanopy and Hoopla, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.

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Cast of The House of the Spirits

Meryl Streep

Meryl Streep

Clara del Valle Trueba

Glenn Close

Glenn Close

Ferula Trueba

Jeremy Irons

Jeremy Irons

Esteban Trueba

Winona Ryder

Winona Ryder

Blanca Trueba

Antonio Banderas

Antonio Banderas

Pedro Tercero Gareia

Armin Mueller-Stahl

Armin Mueller-Stahl

Severo del Valle

María Conchita Alonso

María Conchita Alonso

Transito Soto

Vincent Gallo

Vincent Gallo

Esteban García

Jan Niklas

Jan Niklas

Count Jean de Satigny

Joaquín Martínez

Joaquín Martínez

Segundo

Sarita Choudhury

Sarita Choudhury

Pancha

Teri Polo

Teri Polo

Rosa

The House of the Spirits — FAQs

Where can I watch The House of the Spirits in United States?

The House of the Spirits is streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla in United States.

Is The House of the Spirits on Kanopy?

Yes — The House of the Spirits is currently available on Kanopy in United States.

What language is The House of the Spirits in?

The House of the Spirits is originally in English, with audio tracks including Spanish, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is The House of the Spirits?

The House of the Spirits runs 2 hours 20 minutes (140 minutes).

What is The House of the Spirits rated?

The House of the Spirits is rated R. It holds a 6.9/10 audience score from 744 ratings.

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