Boat People (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 1982, Boat People is a drama film directed by Ann Hui, running about 109 minutes.
What it’s about. A Japanese photojournalist revisits Vietnam after the liberation to document the nation, and begins following and documenting the young children from a poor Vietnamese family.
Who’s in it. Boat People stars George Lam Chi-Cheung as Shiomi Akutagawa, Cora Miao as Nguyen's Mistress, Season Ma as Cam Nuong and Andy Lau as To Minh, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Boat People has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Boat People page.
If you liked it. Fans of Boat People tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Boat People (1982)?
- In US, Boat People is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Boat People worth watching?
- Boat People holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Boat People?
- Boat People stars George Lam Chi-Cheung, Cora Miao, Season Ma, Andy Lau and Tung-Sheng Chang.
- When was Boat People released?
- Boat People was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.