Blithe Spirit (1945)
Overview
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.
Where to watch Blithe Spirit
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | fuboTV, HBO Max, Criterion Channel, TCM | Amazon Video, Apple TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV |
| United Kingdom | ITVX | Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Australia | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Ireland | — | — | Apple TV |
| New Zealand | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Germany | ARD Plus, Magenta TV+ | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, maxdome +1 | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, maxdome |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Filmin | Amazon Video | Amazon Video |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video | Amazon Video | Amazon Video |
| South Korea | Watcha | — | — |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Blithe Spirit in 3 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Blithe Spirit about?
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. Blithe Spirit is a Comedy, Fantasy movie, released on 1945-04-05, runtime 96 minutes.
Is Blithe Spirit worth watching?
TMDB users rate Blithe Spirit 6.9 out of 10 from 176 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Blithe Spirit?
In the United States, Blithe Spirit streams on fuboTV, HBO Max and Criterion Channel and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
David Lean
Cast
- 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
- Joyce Carey as Violet Bradman
- Jacqueline Clarke as Edith
- Marie Ault as Cook (uncredited)
- Johnnie Schofield as R.A.C. Man Directing Traffic (uncredited)
- Noël Coward as Narrator (uncredited)
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Sources
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