My Dad Is a Jerk (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1997, My Dad Is a Jerk is a comedy film directed by Joe Cheung Tung-Cho, running about 107 minutes.
What it’s about. Lee Lap Cheung is a immature slacker who is going nowhere. His ex-wife Yip Ting has become a powerful woman in the business world within a few years. Cheung in a moment of anger requests Yip Ting to allow him and his son Jason to spend some time together. Jason is an free, innocent and lovable child. Although he is a child, he is quite righteous. Under his influence, Cheung finally changes for the better to become someone with a true sense of responsibility...
Who’s in it. My Dad Is a Jerk stars Lau Ching-Wan as Li Lap Cheong, Shu Qi as Angela, Cecilia Yip Tung and Jason Chu Wing-Tong, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, My Dad Is a Jerk has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch My Dad Is a Jerk page.
If you liked it. Fans of My Dad Is a Jerk tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch My Dad Is a Jerk (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for My Dad Is a Jerk change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is My Dad Is a Jerk worth watching?
- My Dad Is a Jerk holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in My Dad Is a Jerk?
- My Dad Is a Jerk stars Lau Ching-Wan, Shu Qi, Cecilia Yip Tung, Jason Chu Wing-Tong and Chin Ka-Lok.
- When was My Dad Is a Jerk released?
- My Dad Is a Jerk was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.