# The Ghost and Mrs. Muir (1947)

> A fiercely independent widow finds an unexpected, tender companionship with the boisterous ghost haunting her seaside cottage.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/13327

## Facts

- Runtime: 105 min
- Genres: Romance, Fantasy, Drama
- Director: Joseph L. Mankiewicz
- Cast: Gene Tierney, Rex Harrison, George Sanders, Edna Best, Vanessa Brown, Anna Lee, Robert Coote, Natalie Wood
- TMDB rating: 7.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0039420/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: wistful, witty, haunting, classic movie night, romantic evening

## Synopsis

A widow finds unexpected companionship in a ghost, leading to a poignant exploration of love and loss.

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