Province 77 (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 2
Released in 2002, Province 77 is a drama film directed by Smith Timsawat, running about 112 minutes.
What it’s about. Thai Town is a six-block area near Hollywood, Los Angeles, which is home to over 50,000 expatriated Thais. The town is such a gateway for Thais entering America it was dubbed Thailand's 77th Province. The movie follows a Thai family as it struggles to survive in Los Angeles' fast-paced consumerist culture, while still maintaining traditional values. The identity struggle between Thai-ness and the high octane way of life on the west coast of America, defined by hip-hop, drugs, street racing and violence, affects Pat, a good boy tempted by a life of crime, and his sister.
Who’s in it. Province 77 stars Charlene Amatavanich as Plearn, Van Ayasit as Charlie, Prinya Intachai as Way and Metinee Kingpayome as Kathy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, Province 77 has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Province 77 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Province 77 tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Province 77 (2002)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Province 77 change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Province 77 worth watching?
- Province 77 holds an audience score of 2.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Province 77?
- Province 77 stars Charlene Amatavanich, Van Ayasit, Prinya Intachai, Metinee Kingpayome and Mike Kingpayom.
- When was Province 77 released?
- Province 77 was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.