49 Days (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2006, 49 Days is a thriller, drama and mystery film directed by Kin-lun Lam, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. Liu (Stephen Fung) awaits execution after he is convicted of murdering his friends. According to Chinese superstition, the souls of the dead have 49 days to wander the earth before going to heaven or hell for an eternity. Liu and his lawyer (Gilian Chung) must find a way to intersect with the spirits to prove his innocence.
Who’s in it. 49 Days stars Stephen Fung as Lau Sing, Gillian Chung as Siu Chin, Steven Cheung and Debbie Goh as Suzy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, 49 Days has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 49 Days page.
If you liked it. Fans of 49 Days tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch 49 Days (2006)?
- In GB, 49 Days is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is 49 Days worth watching?
- 49 Days holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in 49 Days?
- 49 Days stars Stephen Fung, Gillian Chung, Steven Cheung, Debbie Goh and Lo Meng.
- When was 49 Days released?
- 49 Days was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.