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The Phantom Lover

1995Movie1 h 40 min

DramaMusic
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Rotten Tomatoes–60%
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Rotten Tomatoes–60%

Summary

In 1936 China, a nearly bankrupt drama troupe starts performing in a burned-out theater where the great actor Song Danping was killed. One of the actors, Wei Qing, starts seeing strange apparitions that could revive his troupe and deliver him to the same fate as Song Danping.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Cast

8 of 8

Crew

Directed by
Ronny Yu
Written by
Raymond Wong Pak-Ming, Ronny Yu, Roy Szeto Wai-cheuk
Produced by
Leslie Cheung Kwok-wing, Raymond Wong Pak-Ming, Li Ning
Music by
Chris Babida

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Facts

July 22, 1995 · 1 h 40 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released
July 22, 1995
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Music, Romance
Original language
Chinese
Also spoken
cn
Made in
Hong Kong SAR China
Available in
14 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Phantom Lover?"

Questions about The Phantom Lover

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Phantom Lover?

Tubi TV

In the United States, The Phantom Lover is free with ads on Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. It also streams in 5 other countries.

Is The Phantom Lover worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62 (IMDb 6.6).

Is The Phantom Lover good for date night?

and 1 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will The Phantom Lover scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 6 of 10.

Is The Phantom Lover in English?

Chinesecn

No, it was made in Chinese, with some cn.