The Rooftop (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2013, The Rooftop is an action, comedy and drama film directed by Jay Chou, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s about. Wax and his friends are the happiest kids in the city of Galilee. Living on the rooftops of this bustling metropolis, sometimes life can be tough, but they still churn out songs all day, and dance under the stars at night. But when Wax meets his dream girl, a billboard beauty named Starling, fate takes him on a wild ride through the high and low parts of the town he loves.
Who’s in it. The Rooftop stars Jay Chou as Wax, Alan Kuo as Tempura, Li Xinai as Starling and Kai-wei Chiu as William, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Rooftop 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 The Rooftop page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Rooftop 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 The Rooftop (2013)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Rooftop change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Rooftop worth watching?
- The Rooftop holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Rooftop?
- The Rooftop stars Jay Chou, Alan Kuo, Li Xinai, Kai-wei Chiu and Wang Xueqi.
- When was The Rooftop released?
- The Rooftop was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.