Starry Is the Night (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1988, Starry Is the Night is a romance film directed by Ann Hui, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. As Cai Mei, a single 40 year old woman and a social worker starts a relationship with a teen-ager Tian-Ah, she remembers her relationship when she was young with her professor, a married man older than her.
Who’s in it. Starry Is the Night stars Brigitte Lin as To Caimei, George Lam Chi-Cheung as Dr Y. C. Cheung, David Ng as Cheung Tien-on and David Wu Dai-Wai as Cheung Tien-on, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Starry Is the Night has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Starry Is the Night page.
If you liked it. Fans of Starry Is the Night tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Your Name., Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Cinema Paradiso.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Starry Is the Night (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Starry Is the Night change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Starry Is the Night worth watching?
- Starry Is the Night holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Starry Is the Night?
- Starry Is the Night stars Brigitte Lin, George Lam Chi-Cheung, David Ng, David Wu Dai-Wai and Yip San.
- When was Starry Is the Night released?
- Starry Is the Night was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.