The Eighth Happiness (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1988, The Eighth Happiness is a comedy film directed by Johnnie To, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. Three oddball brothers go looking for love but unfortunately, their out-there personalities get in the way!
Who’s in it. The Eighth Happiness stars Chow Yun-Fat as Fang Chien Lang / Fong Kim Long, Jacky Cheung Hok-Yau as Fang Chien Sheng / San, Raymond Wong Pak-Ming as Fang Chien Hui and Cherie Chung Cho-Hung as Beautiful, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Eighth Happiness has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Eighth Happiness page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Eighth Happiness tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Eighth Happiness (1988)?
- In US, The Eighth Happiness is available to rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Eighth Happiness worth watching?
- The Eighth Happiness holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Eighth Happiness?
- The Eighth Happiness stars Chow Yun-Fat, Jacky Cheung Hok-Yau, Raymond Wong Pak-Ming, Cherie Chung Cho-Hung and Carol Cheng.
- When was The Eighth Happiness released?
- The Eighth Happiness was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.