The Romancing Star II (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 4.2
Released in 1988, The Romancing Star II is a comedy and romance film directed by Wong Jing, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. Chow Yun Fat leaves his buddies Eric Tsang, Stanley Fung, and Nat Chan Bak Cheung to their own devices, so the first thing the trio do is get taken hostage in a bank robbery! The trio makes it onto TV, which equals instant celebrity, but the big station in town won't give them a job. Enter Andy Lau, who gives the guys their own talk show on a rival station, where they beat up their guests for being annoying. Meanwhile, a trio of comely females (including Elizabeth Lee and Carina Lau) move in next door, and the chase is on!
Who’s in it. The Romancing Star II stars Takumi Saitoh as Kentaro Hiyama, Ryo Iwamatsu, Kazuya Takahashi and Andy Lau as Lau Pai, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, The Romancing Star II has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Romancing Star II page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Romancing Star II tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Romancing Star II (1988)?
- In US, The Romancing Star II is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Romancing Star II worth watching?
- The Romancing Star II holds an audience score of 4.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Romancing Star II?
- The Romancing Star II stars Takumi Saitoh, Ryo Iwamatsu, Kazuya Takahashi, Andy Lau and Eric Tsang.
- When was The Romancing Star II released?
- The Romancing Star II was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.