Frugal Game (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 3.5
Released in 2002, Frugal Game is a comedy film directed by Derek Chiu, running about 101 minutes.
What it’s about. Diana and Wai have become overburdened with debt, and in a scheme to make some quick cash, they put together a fake "family" to go on a reality TV show. Their family is pitted against another one, and they must compete to see who can live off the smallest amount of money. But as the game approaches the end, the show's producer forces the director to make a few changes to boost ratings, which may inadvertently expose Diana and Wai for the frauds they are.
Who’s in it. Frugal Game stars Eason Chan Yik-Shun as Mr Tsui, Carol Cheng as Diana, Miriam Yeung Chin-Wah as Wai Chin-Wah and Eric Tsang Chi-Wai as Wai Tai-Hon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.5/10, Frugal Game has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Frugal Game page.
If you liked it. Fans of Frugal Game tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Frugal Game (2002)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Frugal Game change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Frugal Game worth watching?
- Frugal Game holds an audience score of 3.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Frugal Game?
- Frugal Game stars Eason Chan Yik-Shun, Carol Cheng, Miriam Yeung Chin-Wah, Eric Tsang Chi-Wai and Wayne Lai Yiu-Cheung.
- When was Frugal Game released?
- Frugal Game was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.