Friendly Ghost (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film
Released in 1985, Friendly Ghost is a comedy film directed by Chan Chuen, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. Male chauvinist Ah Wai often boasts of his wife's submission to him. He even persuades her to pretend to be obedient in the presence of his friends who are impressed. This leads to a separation when his wife's older spinster sister comes to know of it. Despondent, he moves to an old house only to find that it is haunted. The ghost and he become friends after much hassle, but when the ghost falls in love with Ah Wai's wife, believing her to be the spinster sister, a battle of life and death follows.
Who’s in it. Friendly Ghost stars Eric Tsang as Ah Wai, Wong Ching as Thomas, John Shum Kin-Fun as Father Ngai and Goo Ga-Lau, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Friendly Ghost page.
If you liked it. Fans of Friendly Ghost tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Friendly Ghost (1985)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Friendly Ghost change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Friendly Ghost?
- Friendly Ghost stars Eric Tsang, Wong Ching, John Shum Kin-Fun, Goo Ga-Lau and Paul Chun.
- When was Friendly Ghost released?
- Friendly Ghost was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.