Mr. Mumble (1996): cast, story & where to watch

1996 · Film · ★ 5.4

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Released in 1996, Mr. Mumble is an action, comedy and crime film directed by Michael Chow Man-Kin, running about 100 minutes.

What it’s about. An action comedy about a sharp shooter from the S.W.A.T team (SDU) in Hong Kong who gets fired for failing to show up in time for a hostage mission because he was womanizing at a local disco. Out of a job, he meets a beautiful wandering girl, at his friend's pub and takes her in not knowing she is the daugther of a triad boss. She is hunted and Mr. Mumble becomes her bodyguard. At first, she is disgusted with the fact that Mumble was always trying to get into the sack with her. But when danger arises, Mumble utilizes his special skills to serve and protect. At the end, does Mumble get his woman?

Who’s in it. Mr. Mumble stars Michael Chow Man-Kin as Ryô Saeba, Jessica Hsuan as Wai Heung, Eric Keith as Chi and Money Lo as la Maîtresse de Cérémonie, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Mr. Mumble has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mr. Mumble page.

If you liked it. Fans of Mr. Mumble 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 Mr. Mumble (1996)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Mr. Mumble change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Mr. Mumble worth watching?
Mr. Mumble holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Mr. Mumble?
Mr. Mumble stars Michael Chow Man-Kin, Jessica Hsuan, Eric Keith, Money Lo and Simon Loui.
When was Mr. Mumble released?
Mr. Mumble was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.