The Tea House (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 3.8
Released in 1974, The Tea House is an action, drama and crime film directed by Kuei Chih-Hung, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. Chen Kuan-Tai is Big Brother Cheng, a former refugee who runs a local teahouse in Hong Kong. Respected by his peers, Big Brother Cheng runs the teahouse - and unofficially the neighborhood - with a firm righteous hand. However, when the triads come calling, Big Brother Cheng finds out respect and common decency may not be enough. The triads use underage kids to terrorize the teahouse, and since the law won't do anything, Big Brother Cheng may have to step in and take care of it himself!
Who’s in it. The Tea House stars Chen Kuan-Tai as Boss Wang Cheng, Wong Yu as Darkie Wen / Blackie, Lam Wai-Tiu as Little Ma Chiu and Cheng Kang as Judge, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.8/10, The Tea House has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Tea House page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Tea House 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 The Tea House (1974)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Tea House change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Tea House worth watching?
- The Tea House holds an audience score of 3.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Tea House?
- The Tea House stars Chen Kuan-Tai, Wong Yu, Lam Wai-Tiu, Cheng Kang and Chung Chan-Chi.