The New King of Comedy (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2019, The New King of Comedy is a comedy film directed by Stephen Chow, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. A young female actor dreams of becoming famous and building a successful career despite being a stand-in and extra on most sets.
Who’s in it. The New King of Comedy stars E Jingwen as Ru Meng, Wang Baoqiang as Ma Ke, Zhang Quandan as Charlie and Jing Ruyang as Xiao Mi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The New King of Comedy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The New King of Comedy page.
If you liked it. Fans of The New King of Comedy tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The New King of Comedy (2019)?
- In US, The New King of Comedy is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The New King of Comedy worth watching?
- The New King of Comedy holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The New King of Comedy?
- The New King of Comedy stars E Jingwen, Wang Baoqiang, Zhang Quandan, Jing Ruyang and Zhang Qi.
- When was The New King of Comedy released?
- The New King of Comedy was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.