Old Time Buddy (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Series · ★ 9.5
Released in 1997, Old Time Buddy is a drama and comedy series.
What it’s about. A light comic memoir of the four hottest movies stars in the sixties through the nineties. Bosom friends Yuen and Ki try their luck in the show business together. But it turns out that only Yuen is destined to stardom. He is given the chance to often costar with the two hottest actresses, Fong and Chu. When Ki eventually becomes popular, the black and white movie industry starts to find its way downhill. Worse still, Ki is badly defamed when the secret of his father being a murderer is disclosed. He suspects Yuen to be behind this and they become enemies. Thirty years later, Yuen, Ki, Fong and Chu meet again. Will time help unravel their misunderstanding?
Who’s in it. Old Time Buddy stars Gallen Lo Ka-Leung as 李奇 / Lee Kei, Francis Ng Chun-Yu as 谢源 / Tse Yuen, Maggie Cheung Ho-Yee as 程宝珠 / Cheng Po-chu and Jessica Hsuan Huen as 邵芳芳(高秀萍) / Siu Fong-fong, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.5/10, Old Time Buddy sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Old Time Buddy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Old Time Buddy tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Old Time Buddy (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Old Time Buddy change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Old Time Buddy worth watching?
- Old Time Buddy holds an audience score of 9.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Old Time Buddy?
- Old Time Buddy stars Gallen Lo Ka-Leung, Francis Ng Chun-Yu, Maggie Cheung Ho-Yee, Jessica Hsuan Huen and Jerry Lamb Hiu-Fung.
- When was Old Time Buddy released?
- Old Time Buddy was released in 1997.