Plain Jane to the Rescue (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1982, Plain Jane to the Rescue is a comedy film directed by John Woo, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. Jane, with plain looks but a heart of gold, is always in between jobs. Once she gets a job, her knack for creating awkward situations immediately loses it for her. Ricky is her suitor, but he gets nowhere as the girl has no time for love. So Ricky goes along with her in job hunting. Somehow, Jane lands on a job as governess. Not to a child, but to an uncouth very old, very rich man who still wants to lead the life of his poor, uncivilized youth. His son is now running the old man's millions. He wants to bring up the father the civilized way. And he wants to take over the whole city through take-over deals. He is ruthless and has thrown thousands into the streets.
Who’s in it. Plain Jane to the Rescue stars Josephine Siao Fong-Fong as Jenny Lam Ah Chun, Ricky Hui as Tsang Fei Fang, Wu Fung as Lawyer and Lau Hak-Suen as Zanda factory manager, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Plain Jane to the Rescue has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Plain Jane to the Rescue page.
If you liked it. Fans of Plain Jane to the Rescue tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Plain Jane to the Rescue (1982)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Plain Jane to the Rescue change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Plain Jane to the Rescue worth watching?
- Plain Jane to the Rescue holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Plain Jane to the Rescue?
- Plain Jane to the Rescue stars Josephine Siao Fong-Fong, Ricky Hui, Wu Fung, Lau Hak-Suen and David Wu.
- When was Plain Jane to the Rescue released?
- Plain Jane to the Rescue was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.