The Ghost Train (1941): cast, story & where to watch
1941 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1941, The Ghost Train is a comedy, thriller, horror and mystery film directed by Walter Forde, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. Mismatched travellers are stranded overnight at a lonely rural railway station. They soon learn of local superstition about a phantom train which is said to travel these parts at dead of night, carrying ghosts from a long-ago train wreck in the area.
Who’s in it. The Ghost Train stars Arthur Askey as Tommy Gander, Richard Murdoch as Teddy Deakin, Kathleen Harrison as Miss Bourne and Peter Murray-Hill as Richard G. Winthrop, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Ghost Train has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Bloodstream. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Ghost Train page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Ghost Train tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Ghost Train (1941)?
- In US, The Ghost Train is available to stream on Bloodstream. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Ghost Train worth watching?
- The Ghost Train holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Ghost Train?
- The Ghost Train stars Arthur Askey, Richard Murdoch, Kathleen Harrison, Peter Murray-Hill and Carole Lynne.
- When was The Ghost Train released?
- The Ghost Train was released in 1941, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.