Ordinary Heroes (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1999, Ordinary Heroes is a drama film directed by Ann Hui, running about 128 minutes.
What it’s about. Ordinary Heroes is a narration about the life stories of an advocate, a prostitute, a social worker, and a priest during the social movements from 1970s to 1980s in Hong Kong. The film is based upon true stories.
Who’s in it. Ordinary Heroes stars Anthony Wong as Father Kam, Loletta Lee as Sow Fung Tai, Lee Kang-sheng as Lee Siu Tung and Tse Kwan-Ho as Councilor Yau Ming-foon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Ordinary Heroes has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ordinary Heroes page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ordinary Heroes tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ordinary Heroes (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ordinary Heroes change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Ordinary Heroes worth watching?
- Ordinary Heroes holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ordinary Heroes?
- Ordinary Heroes stars Anthony Wong, Loletta Lee, Lee Kang-sheng, Tse Kwan-Ho and Ann Hui.
- When was Ordinary Heroes released?
- Ordinary Heroes was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 128 minutes.