The Banquet (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1991, The Banquet is a comedy film directed by Tsui Hark, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Developer Tsang Siu-Chi and his agent have bought two of a group of four properties. Rival developer, Boss Hung has secured the other two properties. Both aim to buy all four so they can knock them down and build hotels.
Who’s in it. The Banquet stars Eric Tsang as Tsang Siu-Chi, Carol Cheng as Mimi / Tsang's wife, Richard Ng as Tsang's Father and Sammo Hung as Hung Tai-Bo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, The Banquet has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Banquet page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Banquet tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Banquet (1991)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Banquet change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Banquet worth watching?
- The Banquet holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Banquet?
- The Banquet stars Eric Tsang, Carol Cheng, Richard Ng, Sammo Hung and Jacky Cheung.
- When was The Banquet released?
- The Banquet was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.