Mary from Beijing (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 5.5

Released in 1992, Mary from Beijing is a drama film directed by Sylvia Chang, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. Ma Lei which sounds like "Mary" is a Chinese citizen, living in Hong Kong as the kept woman of a jeweler. She wishes for two things: to get her Hong Kong Identity Card, which will enable her to get work as a legal immigrant; and to marry her boyfriend.
Who’s in it. Mary from Beijing stars Gong Li as Mary, Kenny Bee as Wong Kwok-Wai, Bao Fang and Wilson Lam, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Mary from Beijing 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 Mary from Beijing page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mary from Beijing tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mary from Beijing (1992)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Mary from Beijing change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Mary from Beijing worth watching?
- Mary from Beijing holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mary from Beijing?
- Mary from Beijing stars Gong Li, Kenny Bee, Bao Fang, Wilson Lam and David Chiang.
- When was Mary from Beijing released?
- Mary from Beijing was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.