Those Were the Days (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1996, Those Were the Days is an action, fantasy, drama and crime film directed by Lau Hung-Chuen, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. A former Triad member moves into an apartment next to a nice timid girl and her blind grandfather who also is a street performer.
Who’s in it. Those Were the Days stars Louis Koo as A Wing, Shirley Cheung as San, Cherie Chan Siu-Ha as Candy and Law Kar-Ying as Feng Siu Tien, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Those Were the Days has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Those Were the Days page.
If you liked it. Fans of Those Were the Days tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Those Were the Days (1996)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Those Were the Days change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Those Were the Days worth watching?
- Those Were the Days holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, fantasy, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Those Were the Days?
- Those Were the Days stars Louis Koo, Shirley Cheung, Cherie Chan Siu-Ha, Law Kar-Ying and Roy Cheung.
- When was Those Were the Days released?
- Those Were the Days was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.