Bugis Street (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1995, Bugis Street is a notable film directed by Yonfan, running about 101 minutes.
What it’s about. Set during the 1960s in Singapore, when Bugis Street was the centre for drag clubs and transvestite prostitution. The story centres on Lian, a young 16-year-old from Malacca, who gets a job as a recep-tionist at the Sin-Sin Hotel. It’s the home of a gaggle of drag queens, all of whom have stories of broken hearts and drunken sailors. Lian learns more about life, lipstick and eyeliner than most—mainly from Drago, a Paris-based drag queen, back in town to look after her ailing mother.
Who’s in it. Bugis Street stars Ernest Seah as Lola, Gerald Chen as Mrs. Hwee, Matthew Foo as Dr. Toh and Hiep Thi Le as Lian, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Bugis Street 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 Bugis Street page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bugis Street (1995)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Bugis Street change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Bugis Street worth watching?
- Bugis Street holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bugis Street?
- Bugis Street stars Ernest Seah, Gerald Chen, Matthew Foo, Hiep Thi Le and Michael Lam Wai-Leung.
- When was Bugis Street released?
- Bugis Street was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.