Restless (2001): cast, story & where to watch

2001 · Film · ★ 0.5

Restless poster

Released in 2001, Restless is a comedy and romance film directed by Jule Gilfillan, running about 100 minutes.

What it’s about. Leah is travelling the world when she eventually settles in Beijing, China, where she meets Master Sun Zhan who teaches her the art of weiqi. Her path crosses with American Chinese Richard whose family had sent him to Beijing to arrange his grandfather's ashes. A romance soon blossoms between them.

Who’s in it. Restless stars David Ng as Richard Kao, Catherine Kellner as Leah Quinn, David Wu Dai-Wai as Richard Kao and Elizabeth Sung as Richard's Mother, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 0.5/10, Restless has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Restless page.

If you liked it. Fans of Restless tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Restless (2001)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Restless change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Restless worth watching?
Restless holds an audience score of 0.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Restless?
Restless stars David Ng, Catherine Kellner, David Wu Dai-Wai, Elizabeth Sung and Sarita Choudhury.
When was Restless released?
Restless was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.