Return of the Phoenix (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1963, Return of the Phoenix is a comedy, drama, romance and music film directed by Li Han-Hsiang, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Return Of The Phoenix is yet another masterpiece from prolific director Li Han-hsiang. An imperial minister Cheng Pu (Ching Miao) is faced with a quandary. He's getting old and his daughters are still not married. Elder daughter Shueh-yeh (Elizabeth Chuang) is so ugly no one wants her. Younger daughter Shueh-wu (Li Hsiang-chun) is beautiful but Mrs Cheng refuses to let her marry before her elder sister. The drama unfolds when Cheng decides to marry Shueh-wu off.
Who’s in it. Return of the Phoenix stars Li Hsiang-Chun as Cheng Xue-E, Chong Yuen-Yung as Cheng Xueyan, Chin Feng as Mu Juyi and Yam Kit as Maid Chun Hsiang, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Return of the Phoenix 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 Return of the Phoenix page.
If you liked it. Fans of Return of the Phoenix tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Return of the Phoenix (1963)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Return of the Phoenix change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Return of the Phoenix worth watching?
- Return of the Phoenix holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Return of the Phoenix?
- Return of the Phoenix stars Li Hsiang-Chun, Chong Yuen-Yung, Chin Feng, Yam Kit and Lydia Shum Tin-Ha.
- When was Return of the Phoenix released?
- Return of the Phoenix was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.