Man Laksa (2006): cast, story & where to watch

2006 · Film · ★ 8

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Released in 2006, Man Laksa is a comedy and music film directed by Mamat Khalid, running about 110 minutes.

What it’s about. This is a hilarious story of Man Laksa, a young man, who sells the famous rice noodle to make a living. Man Laksa dreams of marrying the girl of his dreams - the beautiful daughter of the village's head. Luck smiles down on him when a talent show is held in his village to collect a donation for one of the villagers who recently lost his home to a fire. Man Laksa sees this competition as an opportunity to sell his laksa and propose to the girl in question. However, when the show's artists pull out at the last minute, Man Laksa realises that his dream might not come true; not unless he can replace the organiser of the show, and pull off a fantastic event for everybody. Only then can Man Laksa succeed in marrying the queen of his heart.

Who’s in it. Man Laksa stars Yassin Senario as Man Laksa, Leya as Chah, Saiful Apek as Fadhil Mat Dom and Kartina Aziz as Cik Kam, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Man Laksa 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 Man Laksa page.

If you liked it. Fans of Man Laksa tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Man Laksa (2006)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Man Laksa change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Man Laksa worth watching?
Man Laksa holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Man Laksa?
Man Laksa stars Yassin Senario, Leya, Saiful Apek, Kartina Aziz and Harun Salim Bachik.
When was Man Laksa released?
Man Laksa was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.