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The Wrong Couples (1987): cast, story & where to watch

1987 · Film

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Released in 1987, The Wrong Couples is a drama film directed by David Chiang Da-Wei, running about 88 minutes.

What it’s about. Upon returning home, sailor Yu (Richard Ng) is shock to discover that not only his wife left him, but the house has also been sub-letted to an old maid, May Wong (Josephine Siu). Both Yu and Wong have their own strange habits, and them living together under the same roof causes numerous hilarious incidents.

Who’s in it. The Wrong Couples stars Richard Ng Yiu-Hon as Yu Tai Dai, Josephine Siao Fong-Fong as Wong Mui, Paul Chun Pui as Councillor Mou Fook Lee and Dennis Chan Kwok-San as Ho Ho Ho, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Wrong Couples page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Wrong Couples tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Wrong Couples (1987)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Wrong Couples change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Who stars in The Wrong Couples?
The Wrong Couples stars Richard Ng Yiu-Hon, Josephine Siao Fong-Fong, Paul Chun Pui, Dennis Chan Kwok-San and Pauline Kwan.
When was The Wrong Couples released?
The Wrong Couples was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.