Chungking Express (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1994, Chungking Express is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Wong Kar-wai, running about 103 minutes. “What a difference a day makes.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two melancholic Hong Kong policemen fall in love: one with a mysterious underworld figure, the other with a beautiful and ethereal server at a late-night restaurant.
Who’s in it. Chungking Express stars Takeshi Kaneshiro as Ho Chi-mo / Cop 223, Brigitte Lin as Woman in Blonde Wig, Tony Leung Chiu-wai as Cop 663 and Faye Wong as Faye, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Chungking Express sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and TCM and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Chungking Express page.
If you liked it. Fans of Chungking Express tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Chungking Express (1994)?
- In US, Chungking Express is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Chungking Express worth watching?
- Chungking Express holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Chungking Express?
- Chungking Express stars Takeshi Kaneshiro, Brigitte Lin, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Faye Wong and Valerie Chow.
- When was Chungking Express released?
- Chungking Express was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.