Bug Me Not! (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 2005, Bug Me Not! is a comedy, fantasy and romance film directed by Lo Chi-leung, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. Moon is a young misfit who has the ability to talk to bugs. Moon has always been perceived as a "misfit" because she spoke baby talk too long. She has a crush on a boy named Hyland who works in a store across the street from her house. Unknown to Moon, Hyland has a serious problem with body contact with other people. Moon also meets Coochie, an endearing ladybug who speaks to her and becomes part of her daily life, advising her. Moon meets a band of kids who also has abilities, including telekinetic twins, a high jumping teen, a fortune teller, a boy with x-ray vision that is a semi-pervert. Leading these misfits is a woman named Auntie who looks early to mid 20s but her actual age is 70. Auntie wants both Moon and Hyland to join her band of misfits because of Moon's abilities and Hyland's ability to dodge other people's attacks.
Who’s in it. Bug Me Not! stars Isabella Leong as Moon, Gillian Chung as Auntie, Steven Cheung as Eggy (Cyclops) and Kenny Kwan as Siu Chi (Smarty), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Bug Me Not! has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bug Me Not! page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bug Me Not! tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bug Me Not! (2005)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Bug Me Not! change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Bug Me Not! worth watching?
- Bug Me Not! holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bug Me Not!?
- Bug Me Not! stars Isabella Leong, Gillian Chung, Steven Cheung, Kenny Kwan and Charlene Choi.
- When was Bug Me Not! released?
- Bug Me Not! was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.