As Tears Go By (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1988, As Tears Go By is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Wong Kar-wai, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. Mid-level gangster Wah falls in love with his beautiful cousin, but must also continue to protect his volatile partner-in-crime and friend, Fly.
Who’s in it. As Tears Go By stars Andy Lau as Ah Wah, Maggie Cheung as Ah Ngor, Jacky Cheung as Fly and Alex Man as Tony, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, As Tears Go By has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and HBO Max. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch As Tears Go By page.
If you liked it. Fans of As Tears Go By 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 As Tears Go By (1988)?
- In US, As Tears Go By is available to stream on Criterion Channel and HBO Max. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is As Tears Go By worth watching?
- As Tears Go By holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in As Tears Go By?
- As Tears Go By stars Andy Lau, Maggie Cheung, Jacky Cheung, Alex Man and Ronald Wong.
- When was As Tears Go By released?
- As Tears Go By was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.