Easy Money (1987): cast, story & where to watch

1987 · Film · ★ 4.5

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Released in 1987, Easy Money is an action, crime and romance film directed by Stephen Shin, running about 92 minutes.

What it’s about. Millionaire playgirl Ling Young (Michelle Yeoh) spends her free time staging elaborate heists -- not for the money but for the thrill of getting away with it. As part of her latest plan, Ling recruits a team of professionals from around the world to steal billions from an armored car on a Hong Kong highway. Lucky for Ling, the insurance man (George Lam) hired to bring her to justice is too smitten to stay objective.

Who’s in it. Easy Money stars Michelle Yeoh as Michelle Yeung Ling, Kent Cheng Jak-Si as Inspector Ken, George Lam Chi-Cheung as Mr. George Lam and Dennis Chan Kwok-San, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Easy Money has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Easy Money page.

If you liked it. Fans of Easy Money 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 Easy Money (1987)?
In US, Easy Money is available to rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Easy Money worth watching?
Easy Money holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, crime and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Easy Money?
Easy Money stars Michelle Yeoh, Kent Cheng Jak-Si, George Lam Chi-Cheung, Dennis Chan Kwok-San and Jing Chen.
When was Easy Money released?
Easy Money was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.