Why Me? (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1985, Why Me? is a drama film directed by Kent Cheng Jak-Si, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. The tragic story of Fat Cat, a mentally retarded man who endures the mistreatment of the local villagers, and Koko, the idealistic social worker who tries to give him a better life. Koko's battle against ignorance and apathy on Fat Cat's behalf takes its toll on them both.
Who’s in it. Why Me? stars Kent Cheng Jak-Si as Fat Cat, Olivia Cheng as Koko Cheng, Chow Yun-fat as Mr Chow and Lisa Chiao Chiao as Fat Cat's mother, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Why Me? 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 Why Me? page.
If you liked it. Fans of Why Me? tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Why Me? (1985)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Why Me? change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Why Me? worth watching?
- Why Me? holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Why Me??
- Why Me? stars Kent Cheng Jak-Si, Olivia Cheng, Chow Yun-fat, Lisa Chiao Chiao and Paul Chu Kong.
- When was Why Me? released?
- Why Me? was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.