Painted Faces (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1988, Painted Faces is a drama film directed by Alex Law, running about 112 minutes.
What it’s about. This is a story about the Peking Opera School that Jackie Chan, Samo Hung and Yuen Biao attended as young men. The story is about their teacher Master Yu and his school.
Who’s in it. Painted Faces stars Sammo Hung as Master Yu Jim-Yuan, Lam Ching-Ying as Wah, Cheng Pei-pei as Ching and Chung Gam-Yam as Teenage Samo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Painted Faces has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Painted Faces page.
If you liked it. Fans of Painted Faces tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Painted Faces (1988)?
- In US, Painted Faces is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Painted Faces worth watching?
- Painted Faces holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Painted Faces?
- Painted Faces stars Sammo Hung, Lam Ching-Ying, Cheng Pei-pei, Chung Gam-Yam and Cheung Man-Lung.
- When was Painted Faces released?
- Painted Faces was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.