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A Chinese Ghost Story

7.319871h 35mNRMovieFantasyAction

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…

DirectorTony Ching Siu-Tung
WriterYuen Kai-Chi
ProducerTsui Hark

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Cast · Directed by Tony Ching Siu-Tung

LCLeslie Cheung
Leslie Cheung
Ling Choi-san
JWJoey Wong
Joey Wong
Lip Siu Sin
WMWu Ma
Wu Ma
Swordsman Yin Chek-ha
LSLau Siu-Ming
Lau Siu-Ming
Tree Demon
DWDavid Lam Wai
David Lam Wai
Swordsman Hsia Hou
FCFanny Sit Chi-Lun
Fanny Sit Chi-Lun
Siu Ching
DWDavid Wu
David Wu
Secretary Chiu
WJWong Jing
Wong Jing
Judge
HHHuang Ha
Huang Ha
Boss at Tavern
SMSze Mei-Yee
Sze Mei-Yee
Sells Paintings
CKChiang Kam
Chiang Kam
Policeman
YYYeung Yau-Cheung
Yeung Yau-Cheung
Sells Charms

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More from Tony Ching Siu-Tung · Director

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A Chinese Ghost Story — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams A Chinese Ghost Story?

A Chinese Ghost Story is streaming on Criterion Channel, Shudder and AMC+ in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is A Chinese Ghost Story on Netflix?

No, A Chinese Ghost Story is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Criterion Channel and Shudder.

Is A Chinese Ghost Story on Amazon Prime Video?

No, A Chinese Ghost Story isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Criterion Channel and Shudder instead.

Where can I watch A Chinese Ghost Story for free?

A Chinese Ghost Story is available to stream free (with ads) on Plex in Canada.

Is there a sequel to A Chinese Ghost Story?

Yes — A Chinese Ghost Story is followed by A Chinese Ghost Story II (1990) in the A Chinese Ghost Story Collection.

Is there a prequel to A Chinese Ghost Story?

A Chinese Ghost Story is the first film in the A Chinese Ghost Story Collection.

Is A Chinese Ghost Story part of a trilogy?

Yes — A Chinese Ghost Story is part of a trilogy, alongside A Chinese Ghost Story II (1990) and A Chinese Ghost Story III (1991).

How many movies are in the A Chinese Ghost Story Collection?

There are 3 films in the A Chinese Ghost Story Collection: A Chinese Ghost Story (1987), A Chinese Ghost Story II (1990) and A Chinese Ghost Story III (1991).