The Last Message (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1975, The Last Message is a comedy film directed by Michael Hui, running about 98 minutes. “The moment you are convinced that you are a genius, already you are an idiot!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Li (Sam Hui) works at a sanitarium as a male nurse, and Ah Tim (Michael Hui) is a handy man. One day, a bearded old man is sent into the sanitarium with a large bag. Ah Tim manages to steal the bag, and finds antique fragments inside. When the old man dies, the pair learn from his daughter that there is a sunken vessel that is loaded with much more than they already have, so they decide to go after the sunken treasure.
Who’s in it. The Last Message stars Michael Hui as Ah Tim, Sam Hui Koon-Kit as Lee, Roy Chiao as Mr. Chiang Wo and Eileen Humphreys as Princess, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Last Message 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 The Last Message page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Last Message tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Last Message (1975)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Last Message change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Last Message worth watching?
- The Last Message holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Last Message?
- The Last Message stars Michael Hui, Sam Hui Koon-Kit, Roy Chiao, Eileen Humphreys and Lau Yat-Fan.
- When was The Last Message released?
- The Last Message was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.