Shed Skin Papa (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2016, Shed Skin Papa is a comedy, drama and family film directed by Roy Szeto, running about 101 minutes.
What it’s about. As a director faces a series of setbacks in life including debt and divorce, his elderly father suddenly regains his youth.
Who’s in it. Shed Skin Papa stars Francis Ng Chun-Yu as Tin Yat Hung, Louis Koo as Tin Lik Hang, Kristal Tin Yui-Nei as Yam Sa Sa and Jacky Cai as Lai Wah, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Shed Skin Papa has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Rakuten Viki and Cineverse Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shed Skin Papa page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shed Skin Papa tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shed Skin Papa (2016)?
- In US, Shed Skin Papa is available to stream on Rakuten Viki and Cineverse Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Shed Skin Papa worth watching?
- Shed Skin Papa holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Shed Skin Papa?
- Shed Skin Papa stars Francis Ng Chun-Yu, Louis Koo, Kristal Tin Yui-Nei, Jacky Cai and Jessie Li.
- When was Shed Skin Papa released?
- Shed Skin Papa was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.