Burning Sensation (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 2
Released in 1989, Burning Sensation is a comedy and horror film directed by Wu Ma, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. A firefighter salvages a spiritual shrine from an old burning building, which releases the gentle ghost of a Chinese opera singer, killed in a stage fire 30 years before. Grateful for saving her, the ghost falls for the firefighter and will stop at nothing to ensure his safety from the evils that lurk ahead. At the same time, the firefighter doesn't realize he is dating a ghost.
Who’s in it. Burning Sensation stars Kenny Bee as Ah Kin, Carol Cheng as Ling, Wu Ma as Ma Hau Pau and Eva Lai Yin-Shan as Piu Hung, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, Burning Sensation has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Burning Sensation page.
If you liked it. Fans of Burning Sensation tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Burning Sensation (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Burning Sensation change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Burning Sensation worth watching?
- Burning Sensation holds an audience score of 2.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Burning Sensation?
- Burning Sensation stars Kenny Bee, Carol Cheng, Wu Ma, Eva Lai Yin-Shan and James Wong.
- When was Burning Sensation released?
- Burning Sensation was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.