Unemployed Emperor (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1999, Unemployed Emperor is a comedy and romance film directed by Joe Ma, running about 106 minutes.
What it’s about. When a very successful CEO is fired for refusing to take bribes from his recently appointed corrupt boss, he finds himself homeless, as well as jobless, and finds himself reduced to begging on the streets in order to survive. But upon meeting a beautiful, young woman, his lust for life returns, inspiring him to go out and regain all that was once his, with revenge on his former employer at the top of his list
Who’s in it. Unemployed Emperor stars Gallen Lo as Ha Kong, Gigi Leung as Law Nam, Eric Kot Man-Fai as Brother Jing and Spencer Lam as Director Tung, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Unemployed Emperor has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Unemployed Emperor page.
If you liked it. Fans of Unemployed Emperor tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Unemployed Emperor (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Unemployed Emperor change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Unemployed Emperor worth watching?
- Unemployed Emperor holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Unemployed Emperor?
- Unemployed Emperor stars Gallen Lo, Gigi Leung, Eric Kot Man-Fai, Spencer Lam and Liz Kong.
- When was Unemployed Emperor released?
- Unemployed Emperor was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.