Paper Marriage (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1988, Paper Marriage is an action, drama and romance film directed by Alfred Cheung Kin-Ting, running about 94 minutes. “Love was never supposed to be part of the deal.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A washed up martial artist living in Los Angeles agrees to marry an illegal immigrant from Hong Kong to get her a Green Card and him some of her family fortune: but the odd couple are subjected to a whole lot of misfortune as their new life begins.
Who’s in it. Paper Marriage stars Sammo Hung as Chien Pao, Maggie Cheung as Jade Li, Alfred Cheung Kin-Ting as Peter and Dick Wei as White Suit kicker, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Paper Marriage has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Paper Marriage page.
If you liked it. Fans of Paper Marriage tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Paper Marriage (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Paper Marriage change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Paper Marriage worth watching?
- Paper Marriage holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Paper Marriage?
- Paper Marriage stars Sammo Hung, Maggie Cheung, Alfred Cheung Kin-Ting, Dick Wei and Joyce Godenzi.
- When was Paper Marriage released?
- Paper Marriage was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.