Modern Romance (1994): cast, story & where to watch

1994 · Film · ★ 5

Modern Romance poster

Released in 1994, Modern Romance is a comedy and romance film directed by Wong Jing, running about 95 minutes.

What it’s about. Story 1: A superstitious girl who would only marry her 29th boyfriend. The 29th boyfriend is impotent. Story 2: A promisurous girl whose husband is in jail comes home one day. Story 3: A lesbian refusing to become straight Story 4: A beautiful woman who only likes men that belong to others for the challenge. Until she falls in love.

Who’s in it. Modern Romance stars Christy Chung as Ady, Carrie Ng as Liza, Sandra Ng Kwun-Yu as Frankie Chan Bo Chu and Chingmy Yau as Chanel, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Modern Romance has proved divisive with audiences.

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

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

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Modern Romance (1994)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Modern Romance change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Modern Romance worth watching?
Modern Romance holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Modern Romance?
Modern Romance stars Christy Chung, Carrie Ng, Sandra Ng Kwun-Yu, Chingmy Yau and Michael Chow Man-Kin.
When was Modern Romance released?
Modern Romance was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.