The Weird Man (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 4.4
Released in 1983, The Weird Man is an action and fantasy film directed by Chang Cheh, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. Chang is known for his lone swordsman and hero movies and strangely The Weird Man still reflects this. Cheng plays a righteous, beheaded priest with supernatural powers that returns from the dead to wreak havoc against one of the corrupt kingdoms, making Cheng a heroic swords-ghost.
Who’s in it. The Weird Man stars Ricky Cheng Tien-Chi as Taoist Yu Ji, Jason Pai Piao as Prime Minister Cao, Kwan Fung as Toaist Zuo Ci and Ku Kuan-Chung as Guo Jia, Cao's advisor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.4/10, The Weird Man has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Eternal Family and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Weird Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Weird Man 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 The Weird Man (1983)?
- In US, The Weird Man is available to stream on Eternal Family, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Weird Man worth watching?
- The Weird Man holds an audience score of 4.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and fantasy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Weird Man?
- The Weird Man stars Ricky Cheng Tien-Chi, Jason Pai Piao, Kwan Fung, Ku Kuan-Chung and Chiu Gwok.
- When was The Weird Man released?
- The Weird Man was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.