Making It (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1978, Making It is a comedy, romance and music film directed by Chen Yao-chi, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. Those who grew up in Hong Kong in the 1970s definitely remember the Wynners, a band formed by Alan Tam, Kenny Bee, Bennett Pang, Danny Yip, and Anthony Chan. They first dabbled into the film industry with Let's Rock in 1975, and in 1978 Taiwanese director Chen Yao Chi created another Wynners movie Making It. With a script tailored for the Wynners, youth film Making It is an updated Chinese version of The Prince and the Pauper. Five up-and-coming young music lovers, played by none other but the Wynners, overcome a lot of difficulties before they have a chance to perform at a restaurant. However, one of the band members, Alan (Alan Tam), suddenly feels ill and is hospitalized. His four friends fortunately come across the rich Sylvester (also Alan Tam) who looks exactly like Alan, and the four desperate band members ask him to take Alan's place for the performance. Meanwhile, Sylvester's parents, busily fetching Sylvester to fulfill an arranged marriage, mistake Alan as Sylvester...
Who’s in it. Making It stars Alan Tam, Kenny Bee, Bennett Pang Kin-San and Danny Yip, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Making It has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Making It page.
If you liked it. Fans of Making It tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Making It (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Making It change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Making It worth watching?
- Making It holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Making It?
- Making It stars Alan Tam, Kenny Bee, Bennett Pang Kin-San, Danny Yip and Anthony Chan Yau.