# Where to watch A Chinese Ghost Story (1987) in the UK

> A Chinese Ghost Story (1987) is currently available to stream in the UK on Shudder Amazon Channel. Last verified on 9 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1987  
**Runtime:** 95 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 7.3/10  
**Genres:** Fantasy, Action  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 9 May 2026 (2026-05-09T21:48:35.244Z)  

## 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.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

- [Shudder Amazon Channel](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=A%20Chinese%20Ghost%20Story&i=instant-video)

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [Plex](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/30421/watch?locale=GB)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I stream A Chinese Ghost Story in the UK?**

A Chinese Ghost Story (1987) is currently included in subscriptions to Shudder Amazon Channel in the United Kingdom. Sign-in is required to play. Streaming licences change occasionally — ScreenSearch refreshes its data daily.

**Is A Chinese Ghost Story on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

A Chinese Ghost Story is currently included with: Shudder Amazon Channel.

**How accurate is this film's availability data?**

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## Sources

- Streaming availability: The Movie Database (TMDB), refreshed daily.
- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/30421/a-chinese-ghost-story-1987
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/oZitiEjIm1jjsB4bTIEZkawhMpx.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/30421/a-chinese-ghost-story-1987.json

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