The Contract Lover (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 2007, The Contract Lover is a thriller and drama film directed by Alfred Cheung Kin-Ting, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. Kate stars opposite Richie Ren (or Jen, depending on what rocks your boat), as couple Rachel and Fat. They're the atypical modern day couple living it up in Beijing, though the latter is suspect of the former's promiscuity. He loathes the time when he has to bring his girlfriend back to the village to meet his parents, and to get the stamp of approval from his father (played by Yuen Wah). So they device a plan, and that is to look for a substitute girlfriend (hence the title Contract Lover), whose mission is to be as disgusting as possible, so that Dad will tell Fat to find anyone else better than the current beau, and hence, for Fat to introduce Rachel.
Who’s in it. The Contract Lover stars Richie Jen as Huo Qifa / Fok Kai Fat, Fan Bingbing as Liu Zao/Joe Lau, Yuen Wah as Master Fok (Fat's dad) and Kate Tsui as Rachel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, The Contract Lover 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 Contract Lover page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Contract Lover tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Contract Lover (2007)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Contract Lover change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Contract Lover worth watching?
- The Contract Lover holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Contract Lover?
- The Contract Lover stars Richie Jen, Fan Bingbing, Yuen Wah, Kate Tsui and Liu Yi.
- When was The Contract Lover released?
- The Contract Lover was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.