Run Papa Run (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2008, Run Papa Run is a comedy and drama film directed by Sylvia Chang, running about 115 minutes.
What it’s about. A lawyer falls in love with a gang boss, gets knocked up and drags him to the altar. One evening, cradling the crying infant, he metamorphoses into a doting daddy, and henceforth devotes his life to keeping her from finding out his true identity. His light and joy grows into a teenager, and alas, falls for the son of a cop, while rival gangs move in on his turf.
Who’s in it. Run Papa Run stars Louis Koo as Tiger Lee Tin Yun, Max Mok Siu-Chung as Big Eyes, René Liu as Mabel Chan and Nora Miao as Auntie Ying, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Run Papa Run has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Run Papa Run page.
If you liked it. Fans of Run Papa Run tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Run Papa Run (2008)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Run Papa Run change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Run Papa Run worth watching?
- Run Papa Run holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Run Papa Run?
- Run Papa Run stars Louis Koo, Max Mok Siu-Chung, René Liu, Nora Miao and Lam Suet.
- When was Run Papa Run released?
- Run Papa Run was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.