Movie

Ghost Story

“The Time Has Come to Tell the Tale”

★ 6.0(170)19811h 50m

Ghost Story is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Claro video in Mexico. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 24 June 2026.

Where to watch Ghost Story

🇲🇽 Mexico

Good to know

Director: John Irvin
Release date: 1981-12-18
Runtime: 1h 50m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Universal Pictures

Ghost Story — trailer

About Ghost Story

Ghost Story is a 1981 movie in the Horror, Drama and Thriller genres, directed by John Irvin, starring Fred Astaire, Melvyn Douglas and Douglas Fairbanks Jr.. It has a runtime of 1 hour 50 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.0/10 from 170 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Ghost Story in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Four successful elderly gentlemen, members of the Chowder Society, share a gruesome, 50-year-old secret. When one of Edward Wanderley's twin sons dies in a bizarre accident, the group begins to see a pattern of frightening events developing.

Cast

Fred Astaire

Ricky Hawthorne

Melvyn Douglas

Dr. John Jaffrey

Douglas Fairbanks Jr.

Edward Charles Wanderley

John Houseman

Sears James

Craig Wasson

Don Wanderley / David Wanderley

Patricia Neal

Stella Hawthorne

Alice Krige

Eva Galli / Alma Mobley

Jacqueline Brookes

Milly

Miguel Fernandes

Gregory Bates

Lance Holcomb

Fenny Bates

Mark Chamberlin

Young John Jaffrey

Tim Choate

Young Ricky Hawthorne

Themes & keywords

based on novel or booknightmarerevengegothic horrorguiltnew englandghost storyelderly1930s

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Ghost Story in Mexico?+

In Mexico, Ghost Story is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Claro video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Ghost Story on Netflix?+

Ghost Story is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is Ghost Story?+

Ghost Story has a runtime of 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).

Who stars in Ghost Story?+

Ghost Story stars Fred Astaire, Melvyn Douglas, Douglas Fairbanks Jr., John Houseman and Craig Wasson.

When did Ghost Story come out?+

Ghost Story is a 1981 movie directed by John Irvin.

What genre is Ghost Story?+

Ghost Story is Horror, Drama and Thriller film.

Who directed Ghost Story?+

Ghost Story was directed by John Irvin.