My Young Auntie (1981): cast, story & where to watch

1981 · Film · ★ 6.4

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Released in 1981, My Young Auntie is an action and comedy film directed by Lau Kar-leung, running about 121 minutes.

What it’s about. Cheng, a beautiful martial arts ace, battles to keep her inheritance from the ruthless Yun Wei, but her efforts are sabotaged by Yu Tao, her wayward and irrepressible great-nephew. Following a frenzy of spectacular comic mishaps, the hapless duo are setup and imprisoned and the deeds to Cheng's estate are stolen. She is held hostage after a doomed attempt to reclaim the papers back from Yu Wei's place, and the stage is set for a savage fight to the death.

Who’s in it. My Young Auntie stars Lau Kar-leung as Yu Ching-Chuen, Kara Hui Ying-Hung as Cheng Tai-Nan, Johnny Wang Lung-Wei as Yu Yung-Sheng and Hsiao Ho as Charlie Yu Tao, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, My Young Auntie has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Hi-YAH, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Hi-YAH Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch My Young Auntie page.

If you liked it. Fans of My Young Auntie 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 My Young Auntie (1981)?
In US, My Young Auntie is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Hi-YAH and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is My Young Auntie worth watching?
My Young Auntie holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in My Young Auntie?
My Young Auntie stars Lau Kar-leung, Kara Hui Ying-Hung, Johnny Wang Lung-Wei, Hsiao Ho and Gordon Liu Chia-Hui.
When was My Young Auntie released?
My Young Auntie was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 121 minutes.