All About Ah-Long (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1989, All About Ah-Long is a comedy, drama, family and romance film directed by Johnnie To, running about 95 minutes. “A painful story of a man to learn the hard facts of life…” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Ah-Long, a father living a low-class lifestyle, while trying to raise his son, Porky. The strong bond between father and son is tested when a chance encounter from Ah-Long's ex-girlfriend changes the course of their lives.
Who’s in it. All About Ah-Long stars Chow Yun-Fat as Ah Long, Sylvia Chang as Sylvia Poon / Por-Por, Wong Kwan-Yuen as Porky and Richard Ng Man-Tat as Dragon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, All About Ah-Long has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch All About Ah-Long page.
If you liked it. Fans of All About Ah-Long tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch All About Ah-Long (1989)?
- In US, All About Ah-Long is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is All About Ah-Long worth watching?
- All About Ah-Long holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, family and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in All About Ah-Long?
- All About Ah-Long stars Chow Yun-Fat, Sylvia Chang, Wong Kwan-Yuen, Richard Ng Man-Tat and Wong Tin-Lam.
- When was All About Ah-Long released?
- All About Ah-Long was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.