The Phantom Carriage (1921)
Kernel Score: 87% · 350 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Drama, Fantasy, Horror
Released: 1921-01-01
Runtime: 106 minutes
Where to watch The Phantom Carriage
- Stream: The Criterion Channel, IndieFlix
- Free with ads: JustWatch TV Free, Fawesome
- Rent: Apple TV
- Buy: Apple TV
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
An alcoholic, abusive ne'er-do-well is shown the error of his ways through a legend that dooms the last person to die on New Year's Eve before the clock strikes twelve to take the reins of Death's chariot and work tirelessly collecting fresh souls for the next year.
The Phantom Carriage parents' guide: ages 8+
Parents need to know that The Phantom Carriage is a silent-era morality tale featuring death, alcoholism, and disturbing imagery like a phantom death-carriage.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Includes death, a fight, poison, a cemetery, and a phantom collecting souls, plus references to tuberculosis and a deathbed.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: Moderate — Centers on an abusive alcoholic protagonist whose drinking destroys his family.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Victor Sjöström as David Holm
- Hilda Borgström as Mrs. Holm
- Tore Svennberg as Georges
- Astrid Holm as Sister Edit
- Concordia Selander as Edit's Mother
- Lisa Lundholm as Sister Maria
- Tor Weijden as Gustafsson
- Einar Axelsson as David's Brother
- Olof Ås as Driver
- Nils Aréhn as Prison Chaplain
The Phantom Carriage FAQ
Is The Phantom Carriage good?
The Phantom Carriage has an 87% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 350 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Phantom Carriage?
In the US you can stream The Phantom Carriage on The Criterion Channel and IndieFlix, watch it free with ads on JustWatch TV Free and Fawesome and rent it from Apple TV.
Is The Phantom Carriage OK for kids?
The Phantom Carriage is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that The Phantom Carriage is a silent-era morality tale featuring death, alcoholism, and disturbing imagery like a phantom death-carriage.
What movies are like The Phantom Carriage?
If you liked The Phantom Carriage, try Midsommar, Rosemary's Baby, Drunken Angel and Infernal Affairs III.