The Lunatics (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 1986, The Lunatics is a drama film directed by Derek Yee Tung-Sing, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. A psychiatrist donates his time to help the mentally ill street people of Hong Kong. A reporter who hears about his activities accompanies him on his rounds.
Who’s in it. The Lunatics stars Stanley Fung as Dr. Tsui, Deanie Ip as Tina Lau, Paul Chun as Tsuen and Dennis Chan Kwok-San as Ming, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, The Lunatics has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $1.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Lunatics page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Lunatics tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Lunatics (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Lunatics change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Lunatics worth watching?
- The Lunatics holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Lunatics?
- The Lunatics stars Stanley Fung, Deanie Ip, Paul Chun, Dennis Chan Kwok-San and Chow Yun-fat.
- When was The Lunatics released?
- The Lunatics was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.