Dumplings (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2004, Dumplings is a horror film directed by Fruit Chan, running about 91 minutes. “You eat… that you are…” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A rich woman is losing her attractiveness and longs for passion with her husband, who is having an affair with his younger and more attractive masseuse. In order to boost her image, she seeks out the help of a local chef, who cooks some special dumplings which she are claimed to be effective for rejuvenation, but these dumplings hide a terrible secret.
Who’s in it. Dumplings stars Bai Ling as Mei, Miriam Yeung Chin-Wah as Mrs. Lee, Tony Leung Ka-fai as Mr. Lee and Pauline Lau as Masseuse, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Dumplings has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Dumplings page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dumplings tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dumplings (2004)?
- In US, Dumplings is available to rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dumplings worth watching?
- Dumplings holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dumplings?
- Dumplings stars Bai Ling, Miriam Yeung Chin-Wah, Tony Leung Ka-fai, Pauline Lau and Meme Tian Pu-Jun.
- When was Dumplings released?
- Dumplings was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.