Goldbuster (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 2017, Goldbuster is a comedy and drama film directed by Sandra Ng Kwun-Yu, running about 89 minutes. “There is something wacky in the neighbourhood” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A quirky internet star, a pair of retired gangsters, and the black sheep of a prolific family of herbalists are a few of the oddball tenants that call the dilapidated apartments of Humble Grove home. Fearful of being locked out by a ruthless property developer with his eye on the building, they’ve stayed inside for years. So, when supernatural incidents befall them all on one night, instead of running, they turn to flamboyant ghost hunter Golden Ling to perform a most unusual exorcism.
Who’s in it. Goldbuster stars Sandra Ng Kwun-Yu as Ling, Shen Teng as Richie Xu, Yue Yunpeng as Xu Tianyu and Zhang Yi as Wang Baojian, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Goldbuster has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on AsianCrush and Cineverse Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Goldbuster page.
If you liked it. Fans of Goldbuster tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Goldbuster (2017)?
- In US, Goldbuster is available to stream on AsianCrush and Cineverse Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Goldbuster worth watching?
- Goldbuster holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Goldbuster?
- Goldbuster stars Sandra Ng Kwun-Yu, Shen Teng, Yue Yunpeng, Zhang Yi and Francis Ng.
- When was Goldbuster released?
- Goldbuster was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.