Read Lips (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1980, Read Lips is an action and comedy film directed by Richard Yeung Kuen.
What it’s about. Frankie Chan plays a movie dubber who can read lips.
Who’s in it. Read Lips stars Eric Tsang as Frankie's buddy at dog race, Frankie Chan Fan-Kei as Frankie Fan, Kent Cheng Jak-Si as Inspector and Danny Chow Yun-Kin as Meadow, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Read Lips has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Read Lips page.
If you liked it. Fans of Read Lips 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 Read Lips (1980)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Read Lips change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Read Lips worth watching?
- Read Lips holds an audience score of 4.5 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 Read Lips?
- Read Lips stars Eric Tsang, Frankie Chan Fan-Kei, Kent Cheng Jak-Si, Danny Chow Yun-Kin and Suet Lee.
- When was Read Lips released?
- Read Lips was released in 1980.