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Wheels on Meals

1984Movie1 h 48 min

Romance
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Rotten Tomatoes–82%

An epic, thrilling romance movie about crime and pop culture.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want something quiet and calm

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Not for big ideas, scares or tears.

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Story

Not since Don Quixote has Spain had so much fun!

Cousins Thomas and David, owners of a mobile restaurant, team up with their friend Moby, a bumbling private detective, to save the beautiful Sylvia, a pickpocket.

Feels like

  • Kung Fu Comedy
  • Classic Hong Kong Action
  • Jackie Chan Stunts
  • Buddy Comedy
  • Whimsical Adventure
  • Optimistic Tone
  • Fast-Paced Fights
  • Charming Characters
  • 80s Cinema

Cast

21 of 21

Crew

Directed by
Sammo Hung Kam-bo
Written by
Edward Tang, Johnny Lee Kwing-Kai
Produced by
Raymond Chow
Music by
Tang Siu-Lam, Chris Babida

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

August 17, 1984 · 1 h 48 min · Violence

Released
August 17, 1984
Runtime
1 h 48 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Romance, Action, Comedy, Crime
Original language
cn
Also spoken
English
Made in
Hong Kong SAR China, Spain
Box office
$13 million
Available in
137 countries

Tropes

Bash Brothers, Spiteful Will, The Atoner +9

  • Bash Brothers
  • Spiteful Will
  • The Atoner
  • The Cameo
  • The Jeeves
  • Translation Convention
  • Worthy Opponent
  • Whatever Happened to the Mouse?
  • Out-Gambitted
  • Damsel in Distress
  • Wicked Cultured
  • Money to Throw Away

12 of 72 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Wheels on Meals?"

Questions about Wheels on Meals

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Wheels on Meals?

PrimeAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsAmazon MX PlayerWeTV

In the United States, Wheels on Meals streams on Prime and WeTV, and it is free with ads on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads and Amazon MX Player. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 125 other countries.

Is Wheels on Meals worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 7).

Is Wheels on Meals okay for kids?

Violence

Yes: its content advisories are violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Wheels on Meals make me laugh?

Very funny

Yes, a lot: the humor is mostly slapstick (10 of 10) and situational comedy (8 of 10).

Is Wheels on Meals good for date night?

and 6 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

It can be: romance is 5 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Wheels on Meals in English?

cnEnglish

No, it was made in cn, with some English.

What tropes does Wheels on Meals use?

Bash BrothersSpiteful WillThe AtonerThe CameoThe JeevesTranslation ConventionWorthy OpponentWhatever Happened to the Mouse?Out-GambittedDamsel in DistressWicked CulturedMoney to Throw Awayand 60 more

TV Tropes lists 72 tropes for it, including Bash Brothers, Spiteful Will, and The Atoner.