The Canterville Ghost (2023) is a British animated fantasy comedy film directed by Kim Burdon and Robert Chandler, based on Oscar Wilde's classic short story. The film features an ensemble voice cast including Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie, Freddie Highmore, Emily Carey, Imelda Staunton, Toby Jones, Miranda Hart, David Harewood, and Meera Syal
Set in 1900, the story follows the Otis family—American inventor Hiram, his wife Lucretia, their preteen twin sons Kent and Louis, and their tomboy daughter Virginia—as they move into Canterville Chase, a stately English manor haunted by the ghost of Sir Simon de Canterville. Sir Simon has been haunting the estate for over 300 years, but his attempts to scare the new residents are met with indifference and amusement
Virginia encounters a mysterious locket linked to Sir Simon's past and learns of a prophecy that could release him from his eternal haunting. Determined to help, Virginia embarks on a journey into the spirit world, confronting the Grim Reaper and uncovering truths about love, forgiveness, and redemption. Her bravery ultimately leads to Sir Simon's salvation and her own personal growth