Eating Air (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1999, Eating Air is an action and romance film directed by Kelvin Tong, running about 100 minutes. “A motorcycle kungfu love story.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A romance between two opposites, Eating Air follows the lives of two teenagers during the hottest month in the history of Singapore. For Boy, breaking into bridal shops under the moonlight is as wildly exciting as Girl on her first motorcycle spin through the binding fluorescent tunnels of the CTE. About the joys and pangs of teenage love, Eating Air seeks the delirious madness that makes 18-year-olds invincible to low fuels, fists and oil-puddles on the road.
Who’s in it. Eating Air stars Benjamin Heng as Ah Boy, Alvina Toh as Ah Girl, Joseph Cheong as Ah Gu and Deborah Png as Ah Girl's mother, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Eating Air 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 Eating Air page.
If you liked it. Fans of Eating Air tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Eating Air (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Eating Air change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Eating Air worth watching?
- Eating Air holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Eating Air?
- Eating Air stars Benjamin Heng, Alvina Toh, Joseph Cheong, Deborah Png and Kit Chan.
- When was Eating Air released?
- Eating Air was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.