Lucky Encounter (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1992, Lucky Encounter is a comedy film directed by Johnnie To, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. Two inventors encounter a friendly little ghost, and stumble onto a plot to capture the ghost's uncle who was responsible for his untimely death. However, the inventors are warned by a spiritual master that humans and ghosts cannot co-exist in the same room at the same time. Doing so would cause a drainage of humans' life force.
Who’s in it. Lucky Encounter stars Tony Leung Chiu-wai as Dian Fa, Kent Cheng Jak-Si as Meng, Sonny Song as Mona Chan and Cheng Pak-Lam as Xiao Bo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Lucky Encounter has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lucky Encounter page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lucky Encounter tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lucky Encounter (1992)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Lucky Encounter change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Lucky Encounter worth watching?
- Lucky Encounter holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Lucky Encounter?
- Lucky Encounter stars Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Kent Cheng Jak-Si, Sonny Song, Cheng Pak-Lam and Sylvia Chang.
- When was Lucky Encounter released?
- Lucky Encounter was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.