The Moviegoer (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2020, The Moviegoer is a drama film directed by Dunet Chan Sheung Shing, running about 29 minutes.
What it’s about. Magical moments happen both in and out of the movie theatre. Ho is a dedicated film buff who works in an independent movie theatre. He is especially passionate about the classics which hardly attract any audience. One evening he notices an audience bursting into tears during the closing credits of the fourth film she has watched in a row. Ho checks on her but she remains reserved. Upon seeing all the old film copies in the theatre, she realises Ho’s passion for film and opens up to him.
Who’s in it. The Moviegoer stars Wesley Lin On Yeung as Ho Shun, Annebell Chan as Riley, Peter Chan Charm-Man as Ex-Boyfriend and Honkaz Fung as Brother Kwong, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Moviegoer has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Moviegoer page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Moviegoer tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Moviegoer (2020)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Moviegoer change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Moviegoer worth watching?
- The Moviegoer holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Moviegoer?
- The Moviegoer stars Wesley Lin On Yeung, Annebell Chan, Peter Chan Charm-Man, Honkaz Fung and Antonio Tam Sin-Yeung.
- When was The Moviegoer released?
- The Moviegoer was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 29 minutes.