Wonder Women (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1987, Wonder Women is a comedy film directed by Kam Kwok-Leung, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. This is an outrageous comedy about seven days in the life of two girls Leung and Ling, who want to skyrocket to the top by entering a beauty pageant. Both girls are ballyhooed as the hottest contestants, but at the end neither can make it to the top 5! What's more, Ling is dumped by her boyfriend, and gets fired at the same time. Being afraid of going home to get along with her father. Leung gives her a hand, inviting Ling to stay with her in her roof-top bungalow. Then they begin their days of similar conscious degradation, which force them to become best friends. But their friendship becomes short-lived when they run into a handsome and well-built young man Wong. They start to vie for his attention and his sex. However, before the climax of their war comes, they find out that he's a dawdler. Shattered by the fact, the two girls eventually come to team with one another.
Who’s in it. Wonder Women stars Carol Cheng as Yammie Leung Ho Kau, Cecilia Yip Tung as Brigitta Lin Chi Yung, Michael Wong as Hon-del-ly and Poon Chun-wai as Andre, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Wonder Women has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Wonder Women page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wonder Women tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Wonder Women (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Wonder Women change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Wonder Women worth watching?
- Wonder Women holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Wonder Women?
- Wonder Women stars Carol Cheng, Cecilia Yip Tung, Michael Wong, Poon Chun-wai and Chan Ga-Ying.
- When was Wonder Women released?
- Wonder Women was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.