The Royal Scoundrel (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1991, The Royal Scoundrel is a comedy film directed by Johnnie To, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. Beach Boy, a maverick cop whose unorthodox and incompetent ways are frowned upon by his uptight superiors. His inept partner Mrs. Chow isn't much help, and is more concerned with taking care of his many, many children. On a routine stakeout, Beach Boy and Mrs. Chow rescue a lovely Mainland girl named Ah Yuk, who was previously abused by her criminal uncle. Ah Yuk has nowhere to go, so she moves in with Beach Boy, who has no idea how to deal with a beautiful, helpful female presence in his dingy bachelor pad. But if he's not careful, the dashing new police lieutenant will end up stealing her heart! Can the Beach Boy get it together?
Who’s in it. The Royal Scoundrel stars Tony Leung Chiu-wai as Beach Boy, Chung Lin as Yuk’s Father, Waise Lee Chi-Hung as Lee Nam and Ng Man-tat as Chow, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, The Royal Scoundrel has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Royal Scoundrel page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Royal Scoundrel tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Royal Scoundrel (1991)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Royal Scoundrel change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Royal Scoundrel worth watching?
- The Royal Scoundrel holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Royal Scoundrel?
- The Royal Scoundrel stars Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Chung Lin, Waise Lee Chi-Hung, Ng Man-tat and Wong Yat-fei.
- When was The Royal Scoundrel released?
- The Royal Scoundrel was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.