The chilling story of Dr Rant, whose wicked streak continues from beyond the grave. Based on the festive ghost story by MR James. When a relative comes to find a particular book at the university library, young student Garrett is drawn into a family feud over a will and its legacy - with terrifying consequences.
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Louise Jameson
Mary Simpson
Known for
EastEnders
Doctor Who
John Castle
John Eldred
Known for
RoboCop 3
Blow-Up
Eleanor Bron
Mrs Goundry
Known for
A Little Princess
Wimbledon
David Ryall
Dr Thomas Rant
Known for
City of Ember
Jack the Ripper
Roy Barraclough
Hodgson
Known for
Coronation Street
Last Tango in Halifax
Sacha Dhawan
William Garrett
Known for
Marvel's Iron Fist
The Great
Nicholas Burns
George Earle
Known for
The Girlfriend
The Serpent Queen
Paul Warren
Rant's Ghost
Known for
The Deaths of Ian Stone
Una Stubbs
Miss Chambers
Known for
Sherlock
Sherlock: The Abominable Bride
Charlie Clemmow
Anne Simpson
Also in
A Friend of Dorothy
Spike Island
Matthew Foster
Labourer (as Mathew Foster)
Also in
Spoon Fed
A Ghost Story for Christmas
Mark Gatiss Director · M.R. James Author
First release December 25, 2013 · Produced in United Kingdom · Production BBC Film
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BBC
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BBC Film
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United Kingdom
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Original language
English
Spoken on screen
English
Release dates
United Kingdom · December 25, 2013
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