It's a Wonderful Life (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1994, It's a Wonderful Life is a comedy film directed by Clifton Ko Chi-Sum, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. This 1994 Chinese New Year offering takes place over a period of time between one Christmas and Chinese New Year's eve. As It's a Wonderful Life's Chinese title specifies, its focus is on a "Big Rich Family". We are introduced to thirteen people, learn of their particular dispositions and dilemmas, are witness to the former either getting changed or developed and see the latter (re)solved. Teresa Mo as the daughter just returned from studying in France; Leslie Cheung as the friend who came in tow; Tony Leung Kar Fai as the cartoonist son who can only speak normally when he is anxious; Anita Yuen as the woman who Tony Leung's character falls in love with; Carol "Do Do" Cheng as her flat-chested, disciplinary-cum-art teacher sister; Raymond Wong as the eldest son who cannot handle alcohol well; Petrina Fung Bo Bo as his estranged wife; Sean Lau as the marriage-minded cousin; and Kwan Tak Hing as the eccentric-but-definitely-not-senile grandfather.
Who’s in it. It's a Wonderful Life stars Leslie Cheung as Roberto, Tony Leung Ka-fai as Tam Kau Kwai, Teresa Mo Shun-Kwan as Tam Kau An and Anita Yuen Wing-Yee as Ho Sau Kit, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, It's a Wonderful Life has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch It's a Wonderful Life page.
If you liked it. Fans of It's a Wonderful Life tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch It's a Wonderful Life (1994)?
- In US, It's a Wonderful Life is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is It's a Wonderful Life worth watching?
- It's a Wonderful Life holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in It's a Wonderful Life?
- It's a Wonderful Life stars Leslie Cheung, Tony Leung Ka-fai, Teresa Mo Shun-Kwan, Anita Yuen Wing-Yee and Raymond Wong Pak-Ming.
- When was It's a Wonderful Life released?
- It's a Wonderful Life was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.