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Blackbeard's Ghost (1968) runs 1 h 46 min, is rated G in the US and averages 6.7 from 168 TMDB members. The eponymous wraith returns to Earth to aid his descendant, elderly Emily Stowecroft. The villains want to kick Emily and her friends out of their group home so that they can build a crooked casino. Good guy Steve Walker gets caught in the middle of the squabble after evoking Blackbeard's ghost.

Runtime
1 h 46 min — ends 9:46 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
G (US)
Genres
Comedy, Fantasy, Family
Released
February 8, 1968
TMDB rating
6.7 / 10 from 168 votes
Director
Robert Stevenson
Starring
Peter Ustinov, Dean Jones, Suzanne Pleshette, Elsa Lanchester
Language
English
Good for a group? Yes — a crowd movie.Comedy and Fantasy hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-08: Disney Plus (subscription).

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How long is Blackbeard's Ghost?
Blackbeard's Ghost is 1 h 46 min long (106 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:46 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Blackbeard's Ghost rated?
Blackbeard's Ghost is rated G in the US.
Is Blackbeard's Ghost a good movie to watch with a group?
Yes — a crowd movie. Comedy and Fantasy hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.
Where can I stream Blackbeard's Ghost?
In the US, as of 2026-11-08: Disney Plus (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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