Lonely Fifteen (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1982, Lonely Fifteen is a crime film directed by David Lai Dai-Wai, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. Directed by David Lai, the provocative 80s Hong Kong classic Lonely Fifteen follows a group of delinquent teenage girls and their downward spiral. Spurning home and school for various reasons, four troubled and alienated schoolgirls descend into crime, sex, drugs, prostitution and tragedy. Lonely Fifteen received seven nominations at the 2nd Hong Kong Film Awards and won Best Actress for teenaged lead Becky Lam in her first and only film appearance.
Who’s in it. Lonely Fifteen stars Becky Lam Bik-Kei as Becky, Peter Mak as Peter, Irene Wan as Irene and Leung Mei-King as Fanny, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Lonely Fifteen sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lonely Fifteen page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lonely Fifteen tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lonely Fifteen (1982)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Lonely Fifteen change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Lonely Fifteen worth watching?
- Lonely Fifteen holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Lonely Fifteen?
- Lonely Fifteen stars Becky Lam Bik-Kei, Peter Mak, Irene Wan, Leung Mei-King and Michelle Yip Suen.
- When was Lonely Fifteen released?
- Lonely Fifteen was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.