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King of Comedy

1999Movie1 h 29 min

ComedyDrama
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Rotten Tomatoes–70%

A moving, cathartic comedy movie about everyday modern life and show business, with standout performances.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

Wan Tin-Sau is an actor who cannot seem to catch a break, since his only professional jobs are limited to being a movie extra. As well as being an actor, he is also the head of his village's community center.

Feels like

  • Hong Kong Cinema
  • Showbiz Drama
  • Struggling Actor
  • Character-Driven
  • Bittersweet Comedy
  • Social Commentary
  • Melancholy
  • Pathos
  • Hopeful

Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
Stephen Chow, Lee Lik-chi
Written by
Stephen Chow, Tsang Kan-cheong, Steven Fung Min-Hang
Produced by
Yeung Kwok Fai
Music by
Raymond Wong Ying-Wah, Daisuke Hinata

Everyone

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

Facts

February 8, 1999 · 1 h 29 min · Comedy, Drama, Romance

Released
February 8, 1999
Runtime
1 h 29 min
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Original language
cn
Made in
Hong Kong SAR China
Box office
$4 million

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is King of Comedy worth watching?"

Questions about King of Comedy

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is King of Comedy worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 7.2).

Is King of Comedy okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will King of Comedy make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and slapstick (6 of 10).

Is King of Comedy good for date night?

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It can be: romance is 3 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is King of Comedy in English?

cn

No, it was made in cn.