Believe it or Not (1999): cast, story & where to watch

1999 · Film · ★ 8

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Released in 1999, Believe it or Not is a comedy and horror film directed by Wellson Chin Sing-Wai, running about 90 minutes.

What it’s about. "Believe It or Not" happens in July of the Lunar Calendar, when the door between Hell and the World opens and many ghosts escape. A teenager suddenly dies in his apartment; Officer Kenny (Francis NG Chun-yue) investigates the case. At the same time dumb guy Joe (Sam LEE Chan-sum), Lon and Fatty experience strange things on the date of 'Ghost Festival' Later, a ghost attaches itself to the body of Mandy. Lon, who is the grandson of Gradda Lung, feels something worse impending..

Who’s in it. Believe it or Not stars Francis Ng as Kenny, Sam Lee as Joe, Yoyo Mung as JoJo and Anita Chan as Mandy, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Believe it or Not sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Believe it or Not page.

If you liked it. Fans of Believe it or Not tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Believe it or Not (1999)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Believe it or Not change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Believe it or Not worth watching?
Believe it or Not holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and horror. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Believe it or Not?
Believe it or Not stars Francis Ng, Sam Lee, Yoyo Mung, Anita Chan and John Ching Tung.
When was Believe it or Not released?
Believe it or Not was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.