A Chinese Ghost Story (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1987, A Chinese Ghost Story is an action and fantasy film directed by Tony Ching Siu-Tung, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. Ning Tsai-Shen, a humble tax collector, arrives in a small town to carry out his work. No one is willing to give him shelter for the night, so he ends up in the haunted Lan Ro temple. There, he meets Taoist Swordsman Yen Che-Hsia, and the beautiful Nieh Hsiao-Tsing, with whom he falls in love.
Who’s in it. A Chinese Ghost Story stars Leslie Cheung as Ling Choi Sin, Joey Wong as Lip Siu Sin, Wu Ma as Swordsman Yin Chek Ha and Lau Siu-Ming as Tree Demon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, A Chinese Ghost Story has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Chinese Ghost Story page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Chinese Ghost Story 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 A Chinese Ghost Story (1987)?
- In US, A Chinese Ghost Story is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Chinese Ghost Story worth watching?
- A Chinese Ghost Story holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and fantasy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in A Chinese Ghost Story?
- A Chinese Ghost Story stars Leslie Cheung, Joey Wong, Wu Ma, Lau Siu-Ming and David Lam Wai.
- When was A Chinese Ghost Story released?
- A Chinese Ghost Story was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.