The Figures from Earth (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1990, The Figures from Earth is a fantasy and horror film directed by Chun Wong, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. Five hundred years ago, to practice witchcraft, a bat elf forces her sister, Siu-chu to lure strong men so that she can suck their blood. A priest stops Siu-chu from killing two guards by using his supernatural powers. After fighting, both parties are wounded. To help the guards cope with bat elves, the priest gives them string instruments, swords and thousand-year-old snow pearls. Unexpectedly, the guards swallow the snow pearls and it takes them five hundred years to resurrect……
Who’s in it. The Figures from Earth stars Alex Man as General Thunderrod, Stanley Fung as Master Thunderbolt, Liu Kai-Chi as Thin Constable and Eliza Yue as Elder Sister / The Bat, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Figures from Earth 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 The Figures from Earth page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Figures from Earth 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 Figures from Earth (1990)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Figures from Earth change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Figures from Earth worth watching?
- The Figures from Earth holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and horror. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Figures from Earth?
- The Figures from Earth stars Alex Man, Stanley Fung, Liu Kai-Chi, Eliza Yue and Wong Chun.
- When was The Figures from Earth released?
- The Figures from Earth was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.