Being Human (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 2010, Being Human is a comedy film directed by Jack Neo, running about 107 minutes.
What it’s about. Singapore, the present day. Mai Wei (Mark Lee), a successful branch manager for slimming company Natural Beauty, is sacked for cutting corners in the name of profit and attracting the ire of customers. Enraged, he sets up a rival company, My Way Slimming Centre, with several Natural Beauty employees, including Jie (Jeremy Chan), younger brother of his wife Zu Er (Yeo Yann Yann). As Natural Beauty continues to expand, Mai Wei goes on the offensive, licensing a herbal slimming pill, Dadavianxiaovoo, that contains a banned substance. As his company's image representative he chooses the massively overweight Wang Yao Yao (Tay Yin Yin), daughter of his favourite wonton noodle stall owner (Wang Lei), and feeds her the pills in large doses. Meanwhile, Zu Er, who's desperate to have a child after eight years of marriage, starts believing the gods have cursed them because of her husband's unscrupulous business practices.
Who’s in it. Being Human stars Mark Lee as Mai Wei/Max, Yann Yann Yeo as Zu Er/Zoe, Jeremy Chan as Jie/Jack and NoNo as Mai Wei's conscience, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Being Human has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Being Human page.
If you liked it. Fans of Being Human tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Being Human (2010)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Being Human change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Being Human worth watching?
- Being Human holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Being Human?
- Being Human stars Mark Lee, Yann Yann Yeo, Jeremy Chan, NoNo and Tay Yin Yin.