The Leap Years (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2008, The Leap Years is a romance film directed by Jean Yeo, running about 102 minutes. “a promise to meet every four years” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Li-ann, a dreamer, is a strong believer of the soul mate theory and rejects all men, especially her best friend KS, till she falls in love with Jeremy, at first sight. They tour Chinatown, Singapore, together on February 29 1980. Unfortunately, she is heartbroken when he tells her he is engaged. He decides to make up to her by meeting her same time, same place, every leap year. Their love spans twenty years, as they realize the pain of love until they take the leap of faith...and the leap of love...
Who’s in it. The Leap Years stars Joan Chen as Li-Ann (age 48), Ananda Everingham as Jeremy, Jason Chan as Raymond and Nadya Hutagalung as Sunetta, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Leap Years 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 The Leap Years page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Leap Years tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Your Name., Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Cinema Paradiso.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Leap Years (2008)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Leap Years change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Leap Years worth watching?
- The Leap Years holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Leap Years?
- The Leap Years stars Joan Chen, Ananda Everingham, Jason Chan, Nadya Hutagalung and Keagan Kang.
- When was The Leap Years released?
- The Leap Years was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.