The Phantom Carriage (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1958, The Phantom Carriage is a drama film directed by Arne Mattsson, running about 109 minutes.
What it’s about. The third film adaptation of Selma Lagerlöf's novel of the same name. The drinker David Holm gets killed right on the stroke of midnight on New Year's Eve will face the death coachman, which happens to be his old friend Georges. Together, reliving the events of the past, and David becomes aware that he ruined the lives of two women who both loved him.
Who’s in it. The Phantom Carriage stars George Fant as David Holm, Ulla Jacobsson as Edit, Anita Björk as Mrs. Holm and Edvin Adolphson as Georges, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Phantom Carriage has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Cultpix. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Phantom Carriage page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Phantom Carriage tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Phantom Carriage (1958)?
- In US, The Phantom Carriage is available to stream on Cultpix. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Phantom Carriage worth watching?
- The Phantom Carriage holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Phantom Carriage?
- The Phantom Carriage stars George Fant, Ulla Jacobsson, Anita Björk, Edvin Adolphson and Isa Quensel.
- When was The Phantom Carriage released?
- The Phantom Carriage was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.