The Boat Girl (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1968, The Boat Girl is a romance, comedy and music film directed by Evan Yang, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. Overseas student Qiao Jian-hua and his friend Bai Xue-Liao traveled together to the Typhoon Shelter and met a boat girl named Li Lan-lan. Hua hired Lan as a guide to learn about the life of boat people. The two became close, which aroused the jealousy of Man-man, a rich girl who had a crush on Hua.
Who’s in it. The Boat Girl stars Melinda Chen as Li Lan-Lan, Peter Chen Ho as Qiao Jian-Hua, Doreen Chien Rong-Rong as Feng-Juan and Catherina Go Ling as Man-Man, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, The Boat Girl 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 The Boat Girl page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Boat Girl tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Your Name., Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Cinema Paradiso.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Boat Girl (1968)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Boat Girl change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Boat Girl worth watching?
- The Boat Girl holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy romance, comedy and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Boat Girl?
- The Boat Girl stars Melinda Chen, Peter Chen Ho, Doreen Chien Rong-Rong, Catherina Go Ling and Wang Lai.
- When was The Boat Girl released?
- The Boat Girl was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.