Killing Me Tenderly (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1997, Killing Me Tenderly is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Lee Lik-Chi, running about 101 minutes.
What it’s about. Killing Me Tenderly is a story of a rising pop singer, Cindy (played by Sammi Cheng), who, unbeknown to her, is being stalked by a crazy fan. In response, her "Foster Mother" (Wyman Wong) calls in the police to help. Meanwhile, a young police sergeant, Lai Su-kan (Leon Lai) is tired of his life as the Head of his village in the New Territories. After putting in a transfer, he gets the protection of Cindy as his first job. Only problem, is that he has to pretend to be gay.
Who’s in it. Killing Me Tenderly stars Sammi Cheng, Leon Lai, Ruby Wong and Vincent Kok, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Killing Me Tenderly 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 Killing Me Tenderly page.
If you liked it. Fans of Killing Me Tenderly tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Killing Me Tenderly (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Killing Me Tenderly change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Killing Me Tenderly worth watching?
- Killing Me Tenderly holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Killing Me Tenderly?
- Killing Me Tenderly stars Sammi Cheng, Leon Lai, Ruby Wong, Vincent Kok and Lam Suet.
- When was Killing Me Tenderly released?
- Killing Me Tenderly was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.