The Occupant (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1984, The Occupant is an action, comedy, thriller and horror film directed by Ronny Yu, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. The Occupant is about a young woman (Sally Yeh) who is trying to write a book/thesis on chinese superstitions. So she arrives in HK and rents a really cheap apartment. In the meantime, she befriends Raymond Wong's shady salesman desperate for a little R&R and Chow Yun Fatt's cop. Well, her apartment is haunted by the spirit of a deceased singer, hence the cheap rent.
Who’s in it. The Occupant stars Raymond Wong as Hansom Wong, Sally Yeh as Angie, Chow Yun-fat as Insp Valentino Chow and Lo Lieh as Mr. Chan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Occupant has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Occupant page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Occupant tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Occupant (1984)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Occupant change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Occupant worth watching?
- The Occupant holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Occupant?
- The Occupant stars Raymond Wong, Sally Yeh, Chow Yun-fat, Lo Lieh and Melvin Wong Gam-Sam.
- When was The Occupant released?
- The Occupant was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.