Double Fattiness (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1988, Double Fattiness is a comedy film directed by David Chiang, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. Siu-Fung (Lydia Sum), an owner of a pizzeria, unexpectedly succumbs to a heart attack. However, her spirit was unable to cross over to the other side, thus, she resurrects into the body of a young woman (Maggie Cheung). Afterward, she reunites with her family and tries to convince them that she is alive. Yet, the plot thickens when a woman, unrelated to the family and is physically identical to Siu-Fung, appears, and Siu-Fung's husband (Bill Tung) thinks that that woman is his wife.
Who’s in it. Double Fattiness stars Bill Tung as Wu Tse-Shu, Lydia Shum Tin-Ha as Lu Hsiao-Feng/Chu Hsiao Hsia, Eric Tsang as Sonny Wu De-Kao and Maggie Cheung as Diana, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Double Fattiness 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 Double Fattiness page.
If you liked it. Fans of Double Fattiness tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Double Fattiness (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Double Fattiness change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Double Fattiness worth watching?
- Double Fattiness holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Double Fattiness?
- Double Fattiness stars Bill Tung, Lydia Shum Tin-Ha, Eric Tsang, Maggie Cheung and Paul Chun.
- When was Double Fattiness released?
- Double Fattiness was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.