The Romancing Star (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1987, The Romancing Star is a comedy and romance film directed by Wong Jing, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. Ah Fat, foul-mouthed, along with his two close buddies, Traffic Light and Ugly, are working in a garage. Their boss, Ken, is harsh and stingy. However, a warm and close friendship has been established amongh the four. In order for Ah Fat to get over his heartbreak at getting dumped by his girlfriend, Ken suggests a tour to Penang to cheer him up. They come across two beautiful girls, Tung Tung and Man Chi, strolling leisurely on the beach as if they were very wealthy. Since then they decide who's whose. And Ah Fat, the winner, chooses Tung Tung to be his sole target. By the rules of the game, Ken, Traffic Light and Ugly have to compete to see who in the end will win the heart of Man Chi.
Who’s in it. The Romancing Star stars Chow Yun-fat as Wong Yat Fat, Eric Tsang as Ugly, Natalis Chan as Traffic Light and Stanley Fung as Ken Lau Tin Kin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Romancing Star has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Romancing Star page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Romancing Star tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Romancing Star (1987)?
- In US, The Romancing Star is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Romancing Star worth watching?
- The Romancing Star holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Romancing Star?
- The Romancing Star stars Chow Yun-fat, Eric Tsang, Natalis Chan, Stanley Fung and Maggie Cheung.
- When was The Romancing Star released?
- The Romancing Star was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.