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 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. Streaming options change often. 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)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for All About Ah-Long change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- 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, 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.