Charlatan (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 2014, Charlatan is a drama film directed by Cheung Chin Hung, running about 25 minutes.
What it’s about. As a con man who actually takes professional pride in his work as a psychic scam artist, Man Chun was just released from prison. Both his uncle and girlfriend try to set his path straight again, but he revels his old days of performing rituals to tell fortunes and 'heal' people. Having a clear conscience and defending his affirmations on being a charlatan, he reconnects with his master and continues with the old trade. While Man Chun is addicted to the psychic world and thriving, the patience of his loved ones is wearing thin. When unexpected circumstances unfold, will Man Chun retain his faith in his vocation?
Who’s in it. Charlatan stars Leslie Ho as Kong Man Chun, Samuel Kwok Fung as Hung Kun and Peter Lee as Uncle.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Charlatan has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Charlatan page.
If you liked it. Fans of Charlatan tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Charlatan (2014)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Charlatan change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Charlatan worth watching?
- Charlatan holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Charlatan?
- Charlatan stars Leslie Ho, Samuel Kwok Fung and Peter Lee.
- When was Charlatan released?
- Charlatan was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 25 minutes.