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The Occupant

6.319841h 36mMovieComedyHorror

When a college student returns to her native Hong Kong to do academic work on Chinese superstitions, a goofy, lecherous realtor sets her up with a cheap apartment there, which she soon discovers is haunted by the spirit of a deceased singer.

DirectorRonny Yu
WriterEdward Li Gui-Ming
ProducerTeddy Robin

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Cast · Directed by Ronny Yu

RWRaymond Wong
Raymond Wong
Hansom Wong
SCSally Yeh Chian-Wen
Sally Yeh Chian-Wen
Angie
CYChow Yun-Fat
Chow Yun-Fat
Insp Valentino Chow
LLLo Lieh
Lo Lieh
Mr. Chan
MKMelvin Wong King-Sun
Melvin Wong King-Sun
Robert [cameo]
JC
Judy Lee Chu-Dik
Robert's wife
CGConnie Mak Git-Man
Connie Mak Git-Man
Lisa Law
WWWellington Fung Wing
Wellington Fung Wing
Immigration officer
KKKenny Ho Ka-King
Kenny Ho Ka-King
Boy at pub
YY
Yiu Yau-Hung
Big Teeth Ah Ping
MHMama Hung
Mama Hung
Md Ki
TW
Tam Wai-Mei
Pickpocket [cameo]

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More from Ronny Yu · Director

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The Occupant — streaming FAQ

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The Occupant is streaming on Shout! Factory in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Occupant on Netflix?

No, The Occupant is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Shout! Factory.

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