Sparrow (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2008, Sparrow is a comedy, thriller, drama and romance film directed by Johnnie To, running about 87 minutes. “Free as a Bird...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Kei is the experienced leader of a team of pickpockets — also known as "Sparrows" in HK slang. He enjoys a carefree lifestyle taking photos. One day a dashing beauty, Chun-Lei, suddenly appears in Kei's viewfinder. Kei is mesmerized. But behind Chun-Lei's attractive facade lies a mysterious past and a mission to set herself free.
Who’s in it. Sparrow stars Simon Yam as Kei, Kelly Lin as Chung Chun Lei, Lam Ka-tung as Bo and Lo Hoi-pang as Mr. Fu Kim-Tong, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Sparrow 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 Sparrow page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sparrow tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sparrow (2008)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sparrow change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Sparrow worth watching?
- Sparrow holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sparrow?
- Sparrow stars Simon Yam, Kelly Lin, Lam Ka-tung, Lo Hoi-pang and Law Wing-cheong.
- When was Sparrow released?
- Sparrow was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.