To Be Number One (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1991, To Be Number One is a drama and crime film directed by Poon Man-kit, running about 136 minutes.
What it’s about. The story of Ho, a Chinese peasant/slave worker who escapes to Hong Kong and becomes one of the most feared crime bosses in Hong Kong.
Who’s in it. To Be Number One stars Ray Lui as Crippled Ho, Kent Cheng Jak-Si as Fat Kwan, Cecilia Yip as Tse Yuen-Yin and Amy Yip as May, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, To Be Number One 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 To Be Number One page.
If you liked it. Fans of To Be Number One tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch To Be Number One (1991)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for To Be Number One change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is To Be Number One worth watching?
- To Be Number One holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in To Be Number One?
- To Be Number One stars Ray Lui, Kent Cheng Jak-Si, Cecilia Yip, Amy Yip and Waise Lee Chi-Hung.
- When was To Be Number One released?
- To Be Number One was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 136 minutes.