Claustrophobia (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 2008, Claustrophobia is a drama and romance film directed by Ivy Ho, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Pearl has quietly fallen in love with her boss Tom, who’s married with a family. Without warning, Tom asks Pearl to interview for another job. Wounded, Pearl demands that Tom terminate her. The gauntlet has been thrown down. In a space as small, crowded and claustrophobic as the office, love doesn’t grow - it incubates and breeds, like a virus.
Who’s in it. Claustrophobia stars Karena Lam as Pearl, Ekin Cheng Yee-Kin as Tom, Andy Hui as Ken and Felix Lok Ying-Kwan as Karl, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Claustrophobia has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Claustrophobia page.
If you liked it. Fans of Claustrophobia tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Claustrophobia (2008)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Claustrophobia change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Claustrophobia worth watching?
- Claustrophobia holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Claustrophobia?
- Claustrophobia stars Karena Lam, Ekin Cheng Yee-Kin, Andy Hui, Felix Lok Ying-Kwan and Eric Tsang.
- When was Claustrophobia released?
- Claustrophobia was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.