The Greatest Lover (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1988, The Greatest Lover is a comedy film directed by Clarence Yiu-leung Fok, running about 115 minutes.
What it’s about. A delightful comedy about three illegal immigrants from China, one of whom (Chow) gets roped into a gentleman-training course - taught by Mui - in order to take revenge on some bitchy beauties who jilted a nasty fellow. Kinda like a gender-reversed My Fair Lady.
Who’s in it. The Greatest Lover stars Chow Yun-fat as Qian Jin / Nelson Chow, Eric Tsang as Tall, Shing Fui-On as Silly Chick and Anita Mui as Anita Ko, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, The Greatest Lover has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Greatest Lover page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Greatest Lover tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Greatest Lover (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Greatest Lover change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Greatest Lover worth watching?
- The Greatest Lover holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Greatest Lover?
- The Greatest Lover stars Chow Yun-fat, Eric Tsang, Shing Fui-On, Anita Mui and Nina Li Chi.
- When was The Greatest Lover released?
- The Greatest Lover was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.