Afternoon Off (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film
Released in 1979, Afternoon Off is a drama, romance and tv movie film directed by Stephen Frears, running about 63 minutes.
What it’s about. Lee, a Chinese man, works as a waiter in a hotel in England, despite speaking very little English. Told that a girl called Iris might be interested in him, on his afternoon off work he buys a box of chocolates and sets off to find her.
Who’s in it. Afternoon Off stars Henry Man as Lee, Benjamin Whitrow as Father, Angela Morant as Mother and Pasquale Perrino as Maitre d', among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Afternoon Off page.
If you liked it. Fans of Afternoon Off tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Afternoon Off (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Afternoon Off change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Afternoon Off?
- Afternoon Off stars Henry Man, Benjamin Whitrow, Angela Morant, Pasquale Perrino and Philip Jackson.