Men and Women (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1999, Men and Women is a comedy film directed by Liu Bingjian, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. Xiao Bo arrives in Beijing, gets a job at a boutique, and is invited to stay with his lady boss, Ah Qing, and her husband, Kang. Knowing that Xiao Bo is still single, his host tries to introduce him to her best friend, Ah Meng. After a few dates, Ah Meng begins to suspect Xiao Bo is gay. She tells Ah Qing, who then informs her husband Kang. After learning this, Kang attempts to rape Xiao Bo when his wife isn't at home. Xiao Bo leaves the house, quits his job and joins his old friend, Chong Chong, and realizes that he has a gay lover, Gui Gui. Some time later, Ah Qing confesses to Kang that she had an affair with Ah Meng.
Who’s in it. Men and Women stars Yang Qing as Qing Jie, Apollo Yu Bo as Xiao Bo, Kang Zhang as Da Kang and Jiangang Wei as Chong Chong, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Men and Women 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 Men and Women page.
If you liked it. Fans of Men and Women tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Men and Women (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Men and Women change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Men and Women worth watching?
- Men and Women holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Men and Women?
- Men and Women stars Yang Qing, Apollo Yu Bo, Kang Zhang, Jiangang Wei and Zi'en Cui.
- When was Men and Women released?
- Men and Women was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.