Carry on Hotel (1988): cast, story & where to watch

1988 · Film · ★ 6

Carry on Hotel poster

Released in 1988, Carry on Hotel is a comedy and crime film directed by Jeffrey Lau, running about 88 minutes.

What it’s about. Mr. Lau (Kent Cheng) is a seedy detective who sets up cameras to record an illicit affair. Things go awry however when a hideously glam rock band checks into Lau’s room, and gets a free show via his hook-up. Meanwhile, silly thief Donald Ng (Richard Ng) uses ninjitsu to fool the locals while a womanizing tour guide (Eric Tsang) gets stalked by not one, but two pretty women (Cherie Chung and Pat Ha). And Buddy Cheung (Jacky Cheung) is a lowly mechanic at the hotel who lusts after gorgeous executive Sunflower (Joey Wong). But his tomboy co-worker Boy George (Cecilia Yip) secretly pines for him.

Who’s in it. Carry on Hotel stars Eric Tsang as Tour Guide, Richard Ng as Donald Ng, Jacky Cheung as Buddy Cheung and Kent Cheng Jak-Si as Mr. Lau, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Carry on Hotel has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Carry on Hotel page.

If you liked it. Fans of Carry on Hotel tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Carry on Hotel (1988)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Carry on Hotel change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Carry on Hotel worth watching?
Carry on Hotel holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Carry on Hotel?
Carry on Hotel stars Eric Tsang, Richard Ng, Jacky Cheung, Kent Cheng Jak-Si and Charlie Chin Chiang-Lin.
When was Carry on Hotel released?
Carry on Hotel was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.