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Casper: A Spirited Beginning

5.519971h 30mPGMovieAdventureFamilyComedy

Before he met and befriended the other ghouls at Applegate Manor, friendly ghost Casper meets young Chris Carson, a lonely kid who decides to teach Casper how to be a proper ghost.

DirectorSean McNamara
WritersJymn Magon·Thomas Hart
ProducersHaim Saban·Lance H. Robbins

Where to watch

Not available in Canada
Streaming in 5 other countries

Casper: A Spirited Beginning isn't on any streaming service in Canada right now, but it's available in Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador and 1 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Sean McNamara

SGSteve Guttenberg
Steve Guttenberg
Tim Carson
LLLori Loughlin
Lori Loughlin
Sheila Fistergraff
RDRodney Dangerfield
Rodney Dangerfield
Mayor Hunt
MMMichael McKean
Michael McKean
Bill Case
BBBrendon Ryan Barrett
Brendon Ryan Barrett
Chris Carson
JFJeremy Foley
Jeremy Foley
Casper (voice)
BFBill Farmer
Bill Farmer
Stinky (voice)
JHJess Harnell
Jess Harnell
Fatso (voice)
JWJim Ward
Jim Ward
Stretch (voice)
PSPauly Shore
Pauly Shore
Snivel (voice)
JJJames Earl Jones
James Earl Jones
Kibosh (voice)
SCShannon Chandler
Shannon Chandler
Jennifer

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Casper: A Spirited Beginning — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Casper: A Spirited Beginning?

Casper: A Spirited Beginning isn't on any streaming service in Canada yet, but it's available in Argentina, Chile and Colombia and other countries. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Casper: A Spirited Beginning on Netflix?

No, Casper: A Spirited Beginning is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

Is Casper: A Spirited Beginning on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Casper: A Spirited Beginning isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch Casper: A Spirited Beginning for free?

Casper: A Spirited Beginning isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

Is there a sequel to Casper: A Spirited Beginning?

Yes — Casper: A Spirited Beginning is followed by Casper Meets Wendy (1998) in the Casper Collection.

Is there a prequel to Casper: A Spirited Beginning?

Yes — Casper (1995) comes before Casper: A Spirited Beginning in the Casper Collection.

Is Casper: A Spirited Beginning part of a trilogy?

Yes — Casper: A Spirited Beginning is part of a trilogy, alongside Casper (1995) and Casper Meets Wendy (1998).

How many movies are in the Casper Collection?

There are 3 films in the Casper Collection: Casper (1995), Casper: A Spirited Beginning (1997) and Casper Meets Wendy (1998).