Her Fatal Ways (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1990, Her Fatal Ways is a comedy film directed by Alfred Cheung Kin-Ting, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Cheng Shih-Nan is a Mainland inspector who journeys to Hong Kong with her assistant and cousin Hsiou Sheng to deliver a ruthless criminal. But the bad guy escapes, meaning Shih-Nan and Hsiou Sheng are now stuck in capitalist Hong Kong for an extended stay! A flag-waving supporter of the Communist Party, Shih-Nan marvels at the “decadent” lifestyle of her Hong Kong counterpart, Inspector Wu Kei Kuo. But despite the culture clash, the two disparate cops find the common ground they need to dispense justice – and even discover something akin to romance! But will the Party approve?
Who’s in it. Her Fatal Ways stars Carol Cheng as Cheng Shih-Nan, Alfred Cheung Kin-Ting as Hsiao Sheng, Tony Leung Ka-fai as Insp Wu Wia-Kuo and Lam Kau as Wu Tien-Tzu, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Her Fatal Ways 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 Her Fatal Ways page.
If you liked it. Fans of Her Fatal Ways tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Her Fatal Ways (1990)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Her Fatal Ways change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Her Fatal Ways worth watching?
- Her Fatal Ways holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Her Fatal Ways?
- Her Fatal Ways stars Carol Cheng, Alfred Cheung Kin-Ting, Tony Leung Ka-fai, Lam Kau and Michael Chow Man-Kin.
- When was Her Fatal Ways released?
- Her Fatal Ways was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.