One Husband Too Many (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film
Released in 1988, One Husband Too Many is a comedy film directed by Anthony Chan Yau, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. After the box office success of Happy Bigamist in 1987, Anthony Chan follows up with more 80s rom-com shenanigans in One Husband Too Many. Theater enthusiast Sun (Anthony Chan) is so passionate about drama he sells his home to stage Romeo and Juliet. The plays turns out to be a complete failure, however, and the last straw in the hat for his wife (Anita Mui) who silently leaves him. Marriage isn't working out too well for his friend Wa (Kenny Bee) either. Fed up with a husband who he spends too much time at work and not enough time at home, Wa's wife (Pat Ha) suddenly ups and leaves. Things finally look up for Sun when he produces a popular play starring rich girl Hung (Cherie Chung), and the two begin dating. But it turns out Wa also has his eyes on Hung...
Who’s in it. One Husband Too Many stars Kenny Bee as Hui An Hua, Michael Chan as Old K, Cherie Chung as Sogo / Frances and Pat Ha as Lai Lai, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch One Husband Too Many page.
If you liked it. Fans of One Husband Too Many tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch One Husband Too Many (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for One Husband Too Many change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in One Husband Too Many?
- One Husband Too Many stars Kenny Bee, Michael Chan, Cherie Chung, Pat Ha and Anita Mui.
- When was One Husband Too Many released?
- One Husband Too Many was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.