Moonlight Express (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1999, Moonlight Express is a drama, crime and romance film directed by Daniel Lee, running about 106 minutes. “She takes the most dangerous chance to dance in a new romance with her late love.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. On the eve of her wedding, Hitomi loses her fiance Tatsuya to a car accident. She travels to Hong Kong seeking solace and meets undercover cop Karbo — a dead ringer for Tatsuya. The duo is forced to take it on the lam when a corrupt colleague frames Karbo, and Hitomi soon finds herself torn between her love for Tatsuya and her blossoming feelings for her fellow fugitive.
Who’s in it. Moonlight Express stars Leslie Cheung as Tatsuya Misawa / Shek Karbo, Takako Tokiwa as Hitomi Kawamura, Yuka Hoshino as Tomoko and Jack Kao as Gene, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Moonlight Express 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 Moonlight Express page.
If you liked it. Fans of Moonlight Express tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Moonlight Express (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Moonlight Express change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Moonlight Express worth watching?
- Moonlight Express holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Moonlight Express?
- Moonlight Express stars Leslie Cheung, Takako Tokiwa, Yuka Hoshino, Jack Kao and Michelle Yeoh.
- When was Moonlight Express released?
- Moonlight Express was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.