Forever Young (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film
Released in 1989, Forever Young is a comedy film directed by Eric Tsang, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Five orphans, five friends. They grow up together, still good friends, and travel to Thailand, where a witch doctor has invented a brew which returns one to childhood permanently. Robberts attack and force the five to test the brew. Rescue comes after four of them have shrunk into child sizes, leaving Bo the only adult. The doctor forgets how to reverse the process and the quintet return to Hong Kong. Teacher Wong takes the four children into a primary school.
Who’s in it. Forever Young stars Eric Tsang as 保龄球, Ray Lui as 摇得快, Ricky Hui as 通天明 and Ellen Chan as 王教师, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Forever Young page.
If you liked it. Fans of Forever Young tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Forever Young (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Forever Young change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Forever Young?
- Forever Young stars Eric Tsang, Ray Lui, Ricky Hui, Ellen Chan and Natalis Chan.
- When was Forever Young released?
- Forever Young was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.