Chicken Rice War (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2000, Chicken Rice War is a comedy and romance film directed by Chee Kong Cheah, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Frivolous Singapore adaptation of Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet by Baz Luhrmann. Two rival families, owning adjacent restaurants, make life difficult for each other in any way they can.
Who’s in it. Chicken Rice War stars Pierre Png as Fenson Wong, May Yee Lum as Audrey Chan, Catherine Sng as Wong Ku and Gary Yuen as Vincent Chan.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Chicken Rice War has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Chicken Rice War page.
If you liked it. Fans of Chicken Rice War tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Chicken Rice War (2000)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Chicken Rice War change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Chicken Rice War worth watching?
- Chicken Rice War holds an audience score of 5.0 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 Chicken Rice War?
- Chicken Rice War stars Pierre Png, May Yee Lum, Catherine Sng and Gary Yuen.
- When was Chicken Rice War released?
- Chicken Rice War was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.