Those Merry Souls (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1985, Those Merry Souls is an action, comedy, fantasy and horror film directed by Lau Kar-Wing, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Chiu Chi-Lung and Ng Kuai-Tak are two movie stunt actors in Hong Kong and are suspicious of Lung's father Chiu's mysterious behavior. Unbeknownst to them, Chiu was commissioned as a "messenger" by the Spirit World to take newly-departed souls to the other side. When Tak suffers a major accident on the movie set, Chiu keeps Tak's soul from being taken away, thereby, reviving him.
Who’s in it. Those Merry Souls stars Yuen Biao as Chiu Chi-Lung, Eric Tsang Chi-Wai as Ng Kuai-Tak, Stanley Fung Shui-Fan as Uncle Chiu and Richard Ng Yiu-Hon as Fernando Ng, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Those Merry Souls has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Those Merry Souls page.
If you liked it. Fans of Those Merry Souls 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 Those Merry Souls (1985)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Those Merry Souls change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Those Merry Souls worth watching?
- Those Merry Souls holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, fantasy and horror. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Those Merry Souls?
- Those Merry Souls stars Yuen Biao, Eric Tsang Chi-Wai, Stanley Fung Shui-Fan, Richard Ng Yiu-Hon and Sammo Hung Kam-Bo.
- When was Those Merry Souls released?
- Those Merry Souls was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.