The Happy Ghost (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1984, The Happy Ghost is a comedy, fantasy, family and horror film directed by Clifton Ko Chi-Sum, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. From a camping trip, a college girl took home an ancient rope to use to keep her torn backpack in place, not knowing it was used by a disgraced scholar to hang himself with decades before. The scholar's ghost resurrects at her school and befriended her and her two friends, and teaches them the importance of academic success, love, family and friendship.
Who’s in it. The Happy Ghost stars Bonnie Law as Lam Ching-Ching, Loletta Lee as Flower, Sandy Lam San-San as Venus Koo and Raymond Wong as Happy Ghost, Stewart Pik / Chu Jin-Chun, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Happy Ghost has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Happy Ghost page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Happy Ghost tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Happy Ghost (1984)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Happy Ghost change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Happy Ghost worth watching?
- The Happy Ghost holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, family and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Happy Ghost?
- The Happy Ghost stars Bonnie Law, Loletta Lee, Sandy Lam San-San, Raymond Wong and Teresa Carpio.
- When was The Happy Ghost released?
- The Happy Ghost was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.