Only Fools Fall in Love (1995): cast, story & where to watch

1995 · Film · ★ 6.6

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Released in 1995, Only Fools Fall in Love is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Vincent Kok, running about 102 minutes.

What it’s about. Poor girl meets rich boy as they quarrel over a food seller's once a year delicacy. His brother pays her to marry the brother so he can stage an assassination attempt. The attempt doesn't succeed but the man is reduced to the level of an idiot child and the girl looks after him because of her guilt. She nurses him back to health so that he can resume his place as head of the family.

Who’s in it. Only Fools Fall in Love stars Lau Ching-wan as Chiu Ford, Wu Chien-Lien as Mong Dai/Dee, Yuen Wah as Dee's father and Dayo Wong as Chiu Jack, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Only Fools Fall in Love 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 Only Fools Fall in Love page.

If you liked it. Fans of Only Fools Fall in Love tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Only Fools Fall in Love (1995)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Only Fools Fall in Love change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Only Fools Fall in Love worth watching?
Only Fools Fall in Love holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Only Fools Fall in Love?
Only Fools Fall in Love stars Lau Ching-wan, Wu Chien-Lien, Yuen Wah, Dayo Wong and Billy Lau.
When was Only Fools Fall in Love released?
Only Fools Fall in Love was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.