Pretty Woman (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 4.3
Released in 1991, Pretty Woman is a comedy, drama and crime film directed by Yeung Chi-Gin, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. While working alone late at the office one night, Veronica is raped by a returning male colleague, who accidentally kills her in the process (she falls back and hits her head on a sharp object). Later that same evening, he comes across a bar hostess who looks identical to the woman that he has just murdered. He eventually talks her into showing up for work in Veronica's place on the very next day, and handing in her resignation. Unfortunately for him, she is persuaded to stay, and decides to continue impersonating the deceased secretary.
Who’s in it. Pretty Woman stars Veronica Yip Yuk-hing as Lo Yin Hsin / Mimin, Alex Fong Chung-Sun as Lin Cha-Sin, Kent Tong Chun-Yip as George and Charlie Cho Cha-Lee as Charlie Chau, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, Pretty Woman has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pretty Woman page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pretty Woman tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pretty Woman (1991)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Pretty Woman change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Pretty Woman worth watching?
- Pretty Woman holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Pretty Woman?
- Pretty Woman stars Veronica Yip Yuk-hing, Alex Fong Chung-Sun, Kent Tong Chun-Yip, Charlie Cho Cha-Lee and Mondi Yau Yuet-Ching.
- When was Pretty Woman released?
- Pretty Woman was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.