Merry Christmas (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1984, Merry Christmas is a comedy film directed by Clifton Ko Chi-Sum, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. A widower named Baldy (Karl Maka) longs for his lovely neighbor, but is unable to summon the courage to tell her until another man enters the picture and forces his hand. Knowing that Mak, the middle-aged newspaper editor, often misses his late spouse, his beloved children persuade him to date Siu Fung, the singer who lives next door. At this moment, Siu Fung's cousin, Uncle Sam, returns from the States and proposes to marry Siu Fung. One day, dispute happens between Sam and Mak which makes Siu Fung mad with Mak..
Who’s in it. Merry Christmas stars Karl Maka as Baldy Mak, Paula Tsui as Auntie Paula, Danny Chan Bak-Keung as Danny Mak and Loletta Lee as Jane Mak, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Merry Christmas 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 Merry Christmas page.
If you liked it. Fans of Merry Christmas tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Merry Christmas (1984)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Merry Christmas change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Merry Christmas worth watching?
- Merry Christmas holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Merry Christmas?
- Merry Christmas stars Karl Maka, Paula Tsui, Danny Chan Bak-Keung, Loletta Lee and Angile Leung Wan Yui.
- When was Merry Christmas released?
- Merry Christmas was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.