Gorgeous (1999): cast, story & where to watch

1999 · Film · ★ 6.3

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Released in 1999, Gorgeous is an action, comedy, adventure and romance film directed by Vincent Kok, running about 121 minutes.

What it’s about. When Ah Bu, a girl from a small fishing town in Taiwan, finds a glass bottle with a romantic message, she travels to Hong Kong to find her prince charming. As it turns out, her prince charming, Albert, happens to be gay. But all is not lost when Ah Bu meets the dashing Chi Wu. Meanwhile, Ah Bu's boyfriend from Taiwan comes looking for her, as the action and romance follow Ah Bu back to Taiwan.

Who’s in it. Gorgeous stars Jackie Chan as Chi Wu, Shu Qi as Ah Bu, Tony Leung Chiu-wai as Albert and Wakin Chau as L.W. Lo, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Gorgeous has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Brew and Darkroom and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Brew and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Gorgeous page.

If you liked it. Fans of Gorgeous tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Gorgeous (1999)?
In US, Gorgeous is available to stream on Brew and Darkroom, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Brew. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Gorgeous worth watching?
Gorgeous holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, adventure and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Gorgeous?
Gorgeous stars Jackie Chan, Shu Qi, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Wakin Chau and Bradley James Allan.
When was Gorgeous released?
Gorgeous was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 121 minutes.