Prince Charming (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1984, Prince Charming is a comedy and romance film directed by Wong Jing, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. Chen Li is the son of an enormously wealthy Hong Kong businessman and is vacationing in Hawaii, experiencing typical girl problems. His lothario friend Lolanto flies in from Hong Kong and is determined to find Chen Li a girl within a few days. After a series of hijinks, Chen Li and Lolanto are back in Hong Kong and investigating high-level embezzling in Chen's father's corporation. It also turns out that Kitty and May are employed there as well, with Kitty being the secretary of the supposed embezzler. Because Chen has been notoriously inconspicuous and no one knows what he looks like, he is able to assume to role of a limousine driver for Lolanto, who takes on the persona of Chen Li himself. While tracking down the corruption, Lolanto and Chen also are trying to win the hearts of the two women, but are they looking for true love or only money?
Who’s in it. Prince Charming stars Kenny Bee as Chen Li Pin, Natalis Chan as Lolanto, Cherie Chung as May Yu and Maggie Cheung as Kitty, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Prince Charming 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 Prince Charming page.
If you liked it. Fans of Prince Charming tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Prince Charming (1984)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Prince Charming change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Prince Charming worth watching?
- Prince Charming 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 Prince Charming?
- Prince Charming stars Kenny Bee, Natalis Chan, Cherie Chung, Maggie Cheung and Rosamund Kwan.
- When was Prince Charming released?
- Prince Charming was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.