Overheard (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2009, Overheard is a thriller and drama film directed by Alan Mak, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. The story revolves around three members of a police surveillance squad conducting an investigation into a financial investment group involved in criminal fraud. The focus of the plot, however, is actually on the three officers themselves who stumble upon an opportunity to capitalize on information they gathered during their surveillance.
Who’s in it. Overheard stars Lau Ching-wan as Johnny Leung, Louis Koo as Gene Yeung, Daniel Wu as Max Lam and Zhang Jingchu as Mandy Yam, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Overheard has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $2.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Midnight Pulp and Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Overheard page.
If you liked it. Fans of Overheard tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Overheard (2009)?
- In US, Overheard is available to stream on Midnight Pulp and Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Overheard worth watching?
- Overheard holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Overheard?
- Overheard stars Lau Ching-wan, Louis Koo, Daniel Wu, Zhang Jingchu and Alex Fong.
- When was Overheard released?
- Overheard was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.