Days of Being Wild (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1990, Days of Being Wild is a drama, crime and romance film directed by Wong Kar-Wai, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. Yuddy, a Hong Kong playboy known for breaking girls' hearts, tries to find solace and the truth after discovering the woman who raised him isn't his mother.
Who’s in it. Days of Being Wild stars Leslie Cheung as Yuddy, Andy Lau as Tide, Maggie Cheung as Su Li-zhen and Carina Lau as Leung Fung-ying, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Days of Being Wild has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $3.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Days of Being Wild page.
If you liked it. Fans of Days of Being Wild tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Days of Being Wild (1990)?
- In US, Days of Being Wild is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Days of Being Wild worth watching?
- Days of Being Wild holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Days of Being Wild?
- Days of Being Wild stars Leslie Cheung, Andy Lau, Maggie Cheung, Carina Lau and Rebecca Pan.
- When was Days of Being Wild released?
- Days of Being Wild was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.