Number 1 (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 8.3
Released in 2020, Number 1 is a comedy and drama film directed by Wang Guoshen, running about 98 minutes. “When Life's a Drag, Be a Queen!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Number One is a heart-warming musical family comedy that follows the story of Chow Chee Beng, a middle-aged white collar manager retrenched by his company. After many failed interviews, Chee Beng unwillingly takes a job as a manager at ‘Number One’, a popular drag club. Soon, Chee Beng is roped into dressing up to join the drag queens on stage. And to everyone’s surprise, Chee Beng is a natural drag queen and his performance wows the audiences!
Who’s in it. Number 1 stars Mark Lee as Chow Chee Beng, Kiwebaby as Pearl, Jaspers Lai as Money and Darius Tan as Italy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.3/10, Number 1 sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Number 1 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Number 1 tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Number 1 (2020)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Number 1 change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Number 1 worth watching?
- Number 1 holds an audience score of 8.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Number 1?
- Number 1 stars Mark Lee, Kiwebaby, Jaspers Lai, Darius Tan and Kenneth Chia.
- When was Number 1 released?
- Number 1 was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.