The Canterville Ghost Ending Explained: What Happened and Why?
Complete breakdown of the climax, final twists, and spoilers for The Canterville Ghost.
The Canterville Ghost Ending Explained: When a teenaged girl moves to England, with her brothers and parents into the ancient Canterville Hall, she's not at all happy. Directed by Sydney Macartney, this 1996 tv movie film stars Patrick Stewart (Sir Simon de Canterville), alongside Neve Campbell as Virginia 'Ginny' Otis, Joan Sims as Mrs. Umney, Donald Sinden as Mr. Umney. With a 6.2/10 rating, the ending has divided audiences.
What Happens at the End of The Canterville Ghost?
When a teenaged girl moves to England, with her brothers and parents into the ancient Canterville Hall, she's not at all happy. Especially as there's a ghost and a mysterious re-appearing bloodstain on the hearth. She campaigns to go back home, and her dad, believing the ghost's pranks are Ginny's, is ready to send her back. But then Ginny actually meets the elusive 17th-century Sir Simon de Canterville (not to mention the cute teenaged duke next door), and she sets her hand to the task of freeing Sir Simon from his curse.
Sydney Macartney's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Patrick Stewart (Sir Simon de Canterville)'s journey. Especially as there's a ghost and a mysterious re-appearing bloodstain on the hearth.
How Does Patrick Stewart (Sir Simon de Canterville)'s Story End?
- Patrick Stewart: Patrick Stewart's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
- Neve Campbell (Virginia 'Ginny' Otis): Neve Campbell's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
- Joan Sims (Mrs. Umney): Joan Sims's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.
What Does the Ending of The Canterville Ghost Mean?
The Canterville Ghost's ending attempts to resolve the major plot threads, though some narrative elements involving Patrick Stewart may feel rushed. Sydney Macartney's final act has been both praised for its ambition and criticized for its execution.