Mummy Dearest (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film
Released in 1985, Mummy Dearest is a drama film directed by Ronny Yu, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. Lee Kam Lun (Alan Tam) is an intelligent but psychologically unstable young man who is very filial and loves his mum(Pik Wan Tang) dearly. Trouble brews when he accidentally killed a junkie one night. His subsequent actions arouse the suspicion of another intelligent Inspector (Bill Tung), who kick start a game of cat and mouse by befriending Lee's mum as he tries to expose Lee as the killer. Director Ronny Yu (Fearless, The Bride With White Hair) gives us an effective and tight psychological thriller with some dark humor and plot twists in one of his earlier directorial effort. Cantopop legend Alan Tam and the late Bill Tung both give outstanding performances playing the two key adversaries. tt0089001
Who’s in it. Mummy Dearest stars Alan Tam as Alan Lee Kam Lun, Bill Tung as Inspector Bill, Tai Bo as Master Ying and Tang Pik-Wan as Alan's mother, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mummy Dearest page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mummy Dearest tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mummy Dearest (1985)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Mummy Dearest change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Mummy Dearest?
- Mummy Dearest stars Alan Tam, Bill Tung, Tai Bo, Tang Pik-Wan and Chan Lap-Ban.
- When was Mummy Dearest released?
- Mummy Dearest was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.