Those Were the Days (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1997, Those Were the Days is a comedy film directed by Dick Cho, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. "Those Were the days" speculates on what would happen if a hot international art house director were transported back in time to the 1960s Hong Kong film industry. Highlights include: WKW meets Wong Jing as a child and profoundly influences career; WKW attempts to make his kind of films with the resources, talent, and expectations of 1960s HK filmmakers, and a lot of other Hong Kong /Wong Jing style zaniness.
Who’s in it. Those Were the Days stars Dayo Wong as Wong Ching-Wai, Natalis Chan as Ngau Tat-Wah, Francis Ng as Patrick Tse Yuen and Gallen Lo as Li Kei, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Those Were the Days 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 Those Were the Days page.
If you liked it. Fans of Those Were the Days tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Those Were the Days (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Those Were the Days change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Those Were the Days worth watching?
- Those Were the Days holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Those Were the Days?
- Those Were the Days stars Dayo Wong, Natalis Chan, Francis Ng, Gallen Lo and Maggie Cheung Hoh-Yee.