The Human Comedy (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2019, The Human Comedy is a comedy film directed by Sun Zhou, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Penniless and desperate for money, a married couple and a fuerdai cook up a fake kidnap for ransom scheme among themselves. Married couple Pu Tong and Mi La are as ordinary as can be. When their employers default on their compensation, they are unable to pay rent. Yang Xiao Wei is a fuerdai "second-generation rich" who is unloved by his own father. Xiao Wei owes Ba Ye a substantial sum of money that he has no way of paying off.
Who’s in it. The Human Comedy stars Allen Ai Lun as Pu Tong, Lenox Lu, Simon Yam and Wang Zhi as Mi Li, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Human Comedy has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Human Comedy page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Human Comedy tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Human Comedy (2019)?
- In US, The Human Comedy is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Human Comedy worth watching?
- The Human Comedy holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Human Comedy?
- The Human Comedy stars Allen Ai Lun, Lenox Lu, Simon Yam, Wang Zhi and King Shih-Chieh.
- When was The Human Comedy released?
- The Human Comedy was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.