Happy Ghost III (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1986, Happy Ghost III is a comedy, fantasy and horror film directed by Ringo Lam, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. A young, unsuccessful singer, after committing suicide, is to be reincarnated, this time into a musical family. Her spirit must get to the hospital where her future mother is currently ready to give birth to her, so that she can enter the womb and be born. Unfortunately, she misses her appointed birth time, twice, due to the accidental intervention of a young man, Mr. Hong. At first she is angry and makes life hard for him, but eventually they fall in love, although she can't stay around long as she has one last chance to be born.
Who’s in it. Happy Ghost III stars Raymond Wong as Hong Sam-Kwai / Chu Kam-Chun, Maggie Cheung as Tsui Han-Pan / Tsui Kiu Kiu, Sabrina Ho and Wing Lam, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Happy Ghost III has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Happy Ghost III page.
If you liked it. Fans of Happy Ghost III tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Happy Ghost III (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Happy Ghost III change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Happy Ghost III worth watching?
- Happy Ghost III holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Happy Ghost III?
- Happy Ghost III stars Raymond Wong, Maggie Cheung, Sabrina Ho, Wing Lam and Charine Chan.
- When was Happy Ghost III released?
- Happy Ghost III was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.