A Simple Life (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 2011, A Simple Life is a drama film directed by Ann Hui, running about 118 minutes.
What it’s about. The relationship between a middle-aged man and the elderly woman, who has been the family's helper for sixty years.
Who’s in it. A Simple Life stars Andy Lau as Roger Leung, Deanie Ip as Ah Tao, Qin Hailu as Ms. Choi and Wang Fuli as Roger's Mother, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, A Simple Life has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $2.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from BFI Player and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Simple Life page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Simple Life tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Simple Life (2011)?
- In GB, A Simple Life is available to rent or buy from BFI Player and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Simple Life worth watching?
- A Simple Life holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in A Simple Life?
- A Simple Life stars Andy Lau, Deanie Ip, Qin Hailu, Wang Fuli and Paul Chun.
- When was A Simple Life released?
- A Simple Life was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.