Dances with Dragon (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1991, Dances with Dragon is a comedy and romance film directed by Wong Jing, running about 109 minutes.
What it’s about. Aaron, a young, successful Chinese businessman, drifts on to a rural island after a scuba accident. Mistaken for an illegal immigrant, he is forced to take refuge in a small, family-run grocery store. Enjoying the riches to rags transition, he tells nobody his true identity, and falls in love with the grocery store owner's daughter, Yvonne. But while Aaron enjoys his life of anonymity, Yvonne covets the chance to escape her poverty. Meanwhile, in Aaron's absense, a plot has been hatched to take over his company. Are Aaron's and Yvonne's lives too different to find happiness together?
Who’s in it. Dances with Dragon stars Andy Lau as Lung Ka-Chun, Sharla Cheung as Moon, Deanie Ip as Aunty Eleven and Alfred Cheung Kin-Ting as Martin Kung, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Dances with Dragon 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 Dances with Dragon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dances with Dragon tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dances with Dragon (1991)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dances with Dragon change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Dances with Dragon worth watching?
- Dances with Dragon holds an audience score of 5.7 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 Dances with Dragon?
- Dances with Dragon stars Andy Lau, Sharla Cheung, Deanie Ip, Alfred Cheung Kin-Ting and Yvonne Yung Hung.
- When was Dances with Dragon released?
- Dances with Dragon was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.