The Contract (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1978, The Contract is a comedy film directed by Michael Hui, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. Struggling actor Chih-Wen (Michael Hui) got a raw deal from his company, MTV Studios. He signed a binding 8-year contract with the studio and was only given one opportunity to perform live thus far. Soon, he received a better deal with a rival company, who promised a 5-year contract and better opportunities to perform and make money. Since he cannot start working for the new company because of his current 8-year contract with MTV, he and his scientist-aspiring brother (Ricky Hui), with the help of magician Shih-Chieh (Sam Hui), attempt to steal the contract from his ruthless manager.
Who’s in it. The Contract stars Michael Hui as Sit Chi Man, Sam Hui Koon-Kit as Chu Sai Kit, Ricky Hui as Sit Chi Ying and Tiffany Bao Chui-Ling as Ms Wang, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, The Contract has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Contract page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Contract tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Contract (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Contract change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Contract worth watching?
- The Contract holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Contract?
- The Contract stars Michael Hui, Sam Hui Koon-Kit, Ricky Hui, Tiffany Bao Chui-Ling and Ellen Lau Guen-Guen.
- When was The Contract released?
- The Contract was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.