Be There or Be Square (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1998, Be There or Be Square is a comedy and romance film directed by Feng Xiaogang, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. The story of two Chinese immigrants' struggles in America. Yuan Liu has lived in LA for years. He has no stable job, no family and lives in a wagon. He seems content with his life until the day he meets Qing Li, a woman with the big "American dream".
Who’s in it. Be There or Be Square stars Ge You as Yuan Liu, Xu Fan as Qing Li, Bobby C. King as Masked robber and Feng Xiaogang as Cameo.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Be There or Be Square has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Be There or Be Square page.
If you liked it. Fans of Be There or Be Square tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Be There or Be Square (1998)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Be There or Be Square change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Be There or Be Square worth watching?
- Be There or Be Square holds an audience score of 6.8 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 Be There or Be Square?
- Be There or Be Square stars Ge You, Xu Fan, Bobby C. King and Feng Xiaogang.
- When was Be There or Be Square released?
- Be There or Be Square was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.