Gimme Kudos (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2005, Gimme Kudos is a comedy film directed by Huang Jianxin, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Old-fashioned, middle-aged Yang Hongqi claims that on a rainy night he saved a university coed from the threat of sexual violence on the outer limits of Nanjing city. He soon begs Gu Guoge, a superstar reporter at Nanjing Newspaper, for public kudos in the press. At first Gu ignores the absurd request, but pushed by Yang's desperate and tenacious attitude Gu begins to look at verifying the case. Finally he finds the victim, Ouyang Hua but no witness. Later, it is revealed why Yang strives so desperately to publicize his heroics: extolled as a model of a national laborer, his father has lived with many medals and commendations on the wall of his hometown and wants to hang Yang's commendation on the wall before his death.
Who’s in it. Gimme Kudos stars Chen Hao as Ouyang Hua, Dong Yong as Chief Policeman, Fan Wei as Yang Hongqi and Zhiwen Wang as Gu Guoge, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Gimme Kudos 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 Gimme Kudos page.
If you liked it. Fans of Gimme Kudos tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Gimme Kudos (2005)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Gimme Kudos change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Gimme Kudos worth watching?
- Gimme Kudos holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Gimme Kudos?
- Gimme Kudos stars Chen Hao, Dong Yong, Fan Wei, Zhiwen Wang and Liao Fan.
- When was Gimme Kudos released?
- Gimme Kudos was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.