The Ghost and Mrs. Muir
THE SPIRIT... so willing! THE FLESH... so weak! THE ROMANCE... so wonderful!
Directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Produced by 20th Century Fox
A tender, whimsical romance between a widow and a ghost that celebrates companionship, independence, and the transcendent nature of love across the boundary between life and death.
In 1900, young widow Lucy Muir learns that her seaside cottage is haunted and forms a unique relationship with the ghost.
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Is The Ghost and Mrs. Muir violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.
Is The Ghost and Mrs. Muir easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 90% of films.
Does The Ghost and Mrs. Muir end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 90% of films.
Is The Ghost and Mrs. Muir scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.
Is The Ghost and Mrs. Muir sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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There is almost nothing else like this.
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Like The Ghost and Mrs. Muir
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Ghost and Mrs. Muir
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Ghost and Mrs. Muir, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Ghost and Mrs. Muir, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Ghost and Mrs. Muir, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
