Too Many Ways to Be No. 1 (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 6.7

Released in 1997, Too Many Ways to Be No. 1 is an action, comedy and crime film directed by Wai Ka-Fai, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. A small-time triad must make a fateful decision to discover who he is. With that decision, his life can diverge in two paths, each leading to an ultimate fate.
Who’s in it. Too Many Ways to Be No. 1 stars Lau Ching-Wan as A Gau, Carman Lee Yeuk-Tung, Francis Ng Chun-Yu as Matt and Ruby Wong, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Too Many Ways to Be No. 1 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 Too Many Ways to Be No. 1 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Too Many Ways to Be No. 1 tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Too Many Ways to Be No. 1 (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Too Many Ways to Be No. 1 change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Too Many Ways to Be No. 1 worth watching?
- Too Many Ways to Be No. 1 holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Too Many Ways to Be No. 1?
- Too Many Ways to Be No. 1 stars Lau Ching-Wan, Carman Lee Yeuk-Tung, Francis Ng Chun-Yu, Ruby Wong and Cheung Tat-Ming.
- When was Too Many Ways to Be No. 1 released?
- Too Many Ways to Be No. 1 was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.
