When Fortune Smiles (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1990, When Fortune Smiles is an action and comedy film directed by Anthony Chan Yau, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. The story revolves around a massive inheritance from a rich man, whose nephew is plotting to seize the fortune from his daughter Fei Fei. He hires a petty thief, nicknamed "Tricky Star" to court Fei Fei in an attempt to steal all the money. But it turns out that Fei Fei is a fake who works for the rich man's evil son.
Who’s in it. When Fortune Smiles stars Stephen Chow as Vincent Hing, Sandra Ng Kwun-Yu as Tsao Fei Fei / Rubbish Fung, Anthony Chan Yau as Private Eye Wong and Anthony Wong as Wei, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, When Fortune Smiles 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 When Fortune Smiles page.
If you liked it. Fans of When Fortune Smiles 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 When Fortune Smiles (1990)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for When Fortune Smiles change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is When Fortune Smiles worth watching?
- When Fortune Smiles holds an audience score of 6.8 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 When Fortune Smiles?
- When Fortune Smiles stars Stephen Chow, Sandra Ng Kwun-Yu, Anthony Chan Yau, Anthony Wong and Siu-Wai Mui.
- When was When Fortune Smiles released?
- When Fortune Smiles was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.