Bishonen (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1998, Bishonen is a drama and romance film directed by Yonfan, running about 101 minutes. “Passion, Seduction... from the tragic land of beautiful boys comes a love story.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Jet is a gay hustler who one night spots a young man walking with a woman, and falls for him instantly. He does some research, and discovers that the man is called Sam, and is an apparently straight policeman.
Who’s in it. Bishonen stars Stephen Fung as Jet, Daniel Wu as Sam Fai, Shu Qi as Kana and Terence Yin as K.S., among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Bishonen 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 Bishonen page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bishonen tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bishonen (1998)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Bishonen change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Bishonen worth watching?
- Bishonen holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bishonen?
- Bishonen stars Stephen Fung, Daniel Wu, Shu Qi, Terence Yin and Jason Tsang.
- When was Bishonen released?
- Bishonen was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.