Movie

A Chinese Ghost Story

“Old Evil is coming to collect the bride.”

★ 7.3(340)19871h 35m

A Chinese Ghost Story is streaming on Shudder, Shudder Amazon Channel, AMC+, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and Shudder Apple TV Channel in Australia, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. Availability checked 22 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Tony Ching Siu-Tung
Release date: 1987-07-18
Runtime: 1h 35m
Language: Cantonese
Budget: $1,250,000
Status: Released
Country: Hong Kong
Studio: Film Workshop
Part of: A Chinese Ghost Story Collection

A Chinese Ghost Story — trailer

About A Chinese Ghost Story

A Chinese Ghost Story is a 1987 movie in the Fantasy and Action genres, directed by Tony Ching Siu-Tung, starring Leslie Cheung, Joey Wong and Wu Ma. It has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.3/10 from 340 viewers. Below you can see where to watch A Chinese Ghost Story in Australia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A naïve young tax collector for the imperial government winds up spending the night in a haunted temple. There he falls in love with a beautiful woman who, unfortunately, is dead. With the aid of a powerful Daoist Swordsman, he must defeat undead hordes, overcome a sinister Tree Demoness, and descend to the pits of hell, to fight for the spirit he loves.

Cast

Leslie Cheung

Ling Choi-san

Joey Wong

Lip Siu Sin

Wu Ma

Swordsman Yin Chek-ha

Lau Siu-Ming

Tree Demon

David Lam Wai

Swordsman Hsia Hou

Fanny Sit Chi-Lun

Siu Ching

David Wu

Secretary Chiu

Wong Jing

Judge

Huang Ha

Boss at Tavern

Sze Mei-Yee

Sells Paintings

Chiang Kam

Policeman

Yeung Yau-Cheung

Sells Charms

Themes & keywords

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch A Chinese Ghost Story in Australia?+

In Australia, you can stream A Chinese Ghost Story on Shudder, Shudder Amazon Channel, AMC+, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and Shudder Apple TV Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video.

Is A Chinese Ghost Story on Netflix?+

A Chinese Ghost Story is not on Netflix in Australia right now, but you can stream it on Shudder, Shudder Amazon Channel, AMC+, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and Shudder Apple TV Channel.

How long is A Chinese Ghost Story?+

A Chinese Ghost Story has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

Who stars in A Chinese Ghost Story?+

A Chinese Ghost Story stars Leslie Cheung, Joey Wong, Wu Ma, Lau Siu-Ming and David Lam Wai.

When did A Chinese Ghost Story come out?+

A Chinese Ghost Story is a 1987 movie directed by Tony Ching Siu-Tung.

What genre is A Chinese Ghost Story?+

A Chinese Ghost Story is Fantasy and Action film.

Who directed A Chinese Ghost Story?+

A Chinese Ghost Story was directed by Tony Ching Siu-Tung.