What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedThe Ghost & Mrs. Muir
Jean Holloway · Series · 1968
If you loved The Ghost & Mrs. Muir, start with The Ghost and Mrs. Muir (Joseph L. Mankiewicz, 1947) — a film on the same thread. Below: 4 books, 1 film and 2 podcasts, each matched to The Ghost & Mrs. Muir across media.
If the spirited connection between the living and the spectral in The Ghost & Mrs. Muir hooked you, explore these stories.
Books on the same thread
The Haunting of Hill House
Shirley Jackson · Book · 1987
Shares a thread with The Ghost & Mrs. Muir: Haunted House.
While The Ghost & Mrs. Muir focuses on a romantic bond, this novel explores the unsettling psychological tension that arises when outsiders attempt to inhabit a truly haunted house.
The House of the Seven Gables
Nathaniel Hawthorne, Philip Young · Book · 1970
Explores: Guilt and Redemption, Family Secrets, Inheritance and Legacy.
Much like the seaside cottage in The Ghost & Mrs. Muir, this brooding mansion serves as a central character, shaping the lives and legacies of those who dwell within.
The Haunted Bookshop
Christopher Morley · Book · 1946
Explores: Bookselling, Bibliophilia, Literary Allusions.
You will appreciate the whimsical charm of this tale, which mirrors the lighthearted literary tone found in The Ghost & Mrs. Muir while centering on a peculiar, atmospheric shop.
Ghost Story
Peter Straub · Book · 1979
Explores: Guilt, Past Trauma, Revenge.
This narrative dives deeper into the darker implications of spectral encounters, offering a more intense look at the past trauma that often defines hauntings in The Ghost & Mrs. Muir.
Films on the same thread
The Ghost and Mrs. Muir
Joseph L. Mankiewicz · Film · 1947
Shares 2 threads with The Ghost & Mrs. Muir: Haunted House, Female Empowerment.
As the source material for the television show, this film provides the essential foundation for the unconventional romance and independent spirit that defined The Ghost & Mrs. Muir.
Podcasts on the same thread
Ghost Huns
Podcast
Explores: Haunted Houses, Supernatural, Spooky Stories.
This podcast captures the same conversational, humorous approach to the supernatural that makes the interactions between the Captain and his tenant in The Ghost & Mrs. Muir so engaging.
My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark
Exactly Right and iHeartPodcasts · Podcast · 2026
Explores: mental health awareness, female friendship, coping mechanisms.
The banter and female-led storytelling style echo the dynamic energy of The Ghost & Mrs. Muir, providing a modern, community-focused take on the stories that define our shared culture.
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Common questions
Is The Ghost & Mrs. Muir based on a movie?
Yes, the 1968 television series The Ghost & Mrs. Muir is derived from the 1947 motion picture of the same name. Both versions center on the premise of a house haunted by a deceased sea captain who interacts with the new tenants.
What is the premise of The Ghost & Mrs. Muir?
The Ghost & Mrs. Muir follows a house that is haunted by a deceased sea captain. The captain wreaks havoc upon the new tenants, who moved into the residence without being advised of his existence or the haunting.
Does the captain in The Ghost & Mrs. Muir know the tenants?
In The Ghost & Mrs. Muir, the deceased sea captain is already inhabiting the house when the new tenants arrive. The conflict begins because the tenants are not informed of his presence before moving in, leading to the captain wreaking havoc on them.
Are the tenants aware of the haunting in The Ghost & Mrs. Muir?
No, the tenants in The Ghost & Mrs. Muir are not advised of the house's haunted status before they move in. They are unaware of the deceased sea captain's existence until he begins wreaking havoc on their lives in the residence.