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The Amazing Mr. Blunden

“Follow him into fun, fantasy & fright -- he's a time-traveling ghost who's often out of sight.”

★ 6.6(24)19721h 35m

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Good to know

Director: Lionel Jeffries
Release date: 1972-12-07
Runtime: 1h 35m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Hemisphere Productions

The Amazing Mr. Blunden — trailer

About The Amazing Mr. Blunden

The Amazing Mr. Blunden is a 1972 movie in the Family and Fantasy genres, directed by Lionel Jeffries, starring Laurence Naismith, Lynne Frederick and Garry Miller. It has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.6/10 from 24 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Amazing Mr. Blunden in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Mysterious old solicitor Mr. Blunden visits Mrs. Allen and her young children in their squalid, tiny Camden Town flat and makes her an offer she cannot refuse. The family become the housekeepers to a derelict country mansion in the charge of the solicitors. One day the children meet the spirits of two other children who died in the mansion nearly a hundred years prior. The children prepare a magic potion that allows them to travel backwards in time to the era of the ghost children. Will the children be able to help their new friends and what will happen to them if they do?

Cast

Laurence Naismith

Mr. Frederick Percival Blunden

Lynne Frederick

Lucy Allen

Garry Miller

James "Jamie" Allen

Rosalyn Landor

Sara Catherine Latimer

Marc Granger

Georgie Richard Latimer

Diana Dors

Mrs. Wickens the Housekeeper

Dorothy Alison

Mrs. Richard Allen

James Villiers

Uncle Bertie (Albert)

Madeline Smith

Bella (Arabella)

David Lodge

Mr. Wickens

Stuart Lock

Thomas Mortimer

Deddie Davies

Meakin, Mrs. Wickens' Servant

Themes & keywords

time travelvictorian englandhousekeeperghostburning buildingold mansionjob offer

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Amazing Mr. Blunden in Canada?+

The Amazing Mr. Blunden is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Amazing Mr. Blunden on Netflix?+

The Amazing Mr. Blunden is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is The Amazing Mr. Blunden?+

The Amazing Mr. Blunden has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

Who stars in The Amazing Mr. Blunden?+

The Amazing Mr. Blunden stars Laurence Naismith, Lynne Frederick, Garry Miller, Rosalyn Landor and Marc Granger.

When did The Amazing Mr. Blunden come out?+

The Amazing Mr. Blunden is a 1972 movie directed by Lionel Jeffries.

What genre is The Amazing Mr. Blunden?+

The Amazing Mr. Blunden is Family and Fantasy film.

Who directed The Amazing Mr. Blunden?+

The Amazing Mr. Blunden was directed by Lionel Jeffries.