My Cousin, the Ghost (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1987, My Cousin, the Ghost is a comedy, horror and romance film directed by Wu Ma, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. Cousin Big (Richard Ng) returns home from the UK in order to find a wife and settle down. He has previously driven out his illegal immigrant friend Ma (Wu Ma) from the UK and the scores aren't settled. That is all cast aside when not only one, not two but three ghosts are to be dealt with and one is Cousin Big who has fallen in love with one of the ghosts (Wong Man-Si)...
Who’s in it. My Cousin, the Ghost stars Kenny Bee as Chow Siu Wing, Richard Ng as Cousin Big / Wu Te Ta, Mang Hoi as Q and Wu Ma as Mako, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, My Cousin, the Ghost sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $1.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch My Cousin, the Ghost page.
If you liked it. Fans of My Cousin, the Ghost tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch My Cousin, the Ghost (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for My Cousin, the Ghost change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is My Cousin, the Ghost worth watching?
- My Cousin, the Ghost holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, horror and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in My Cousin, the Ghost?
- My Cousin, the Ghost stars Kenny Bee, Richard Ng, Mang Hoi, Wu Ma and Tai Bo.
- When was My Cousin, the Ghost released?
- My Cousin, the Ghost was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.