The Buddhist Spell (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 5

Released in 1993, The Buddhist Spell is a fantasy film directed by Chiu Lo-Kong, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. Fantasy period piece. Some magic tree spirit lady and a young monk fight some bat-head guy.
Who’s in it. The Buddhist Spell stars Sharla Cheung, Wu Ma, Mark Cheng Ho-Nam and Shun Lau, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Buddhist Spell has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Buddhist Spell page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Buddhist Spell tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Buddhist Spell (1993)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Buddhist Spell change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Buddhist Spell worth watching?
- The Buddhist Spell holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Buddhist Spell?
- The Buddhist Spell stars Sharla Cheung, Wu Ma, Mark Cheng Ho-Nam, Shun Lau and Pauline Wong Yuk-Wan.
- When was The Buddhist Spell released?
- The Buddhist Spell was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.