Chungking Express
1994, Cantonese. Directed by Wong Kar-wai.
If my memory of her has an expiration date, let it be 10,000 years...
Two melancholic Hong Kong policemen fall in love: one with a mysterious underworld figure, the other with a beautiful and ethereal server at a late-night restaurant.
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Cantonese
- Rated
- PG-13
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Chungking Express is streaming on MUBI in India.
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Cast & crew
- Wong Kar-waiDirector
- Brigitte Lin Ching-hsiaWoman in Blonde Wig
- Takeshi KaneshiroHe Zhiwu / Cop 223
- Tony Leung Chiu-waiCop 663
- Faye WongFaye
- Valerie ChowAir Hostess
- Piggy Chan Kam-ChuenOwner of Eatery
- Kwan Lee-NaMay
- Leung SanK Store Clerk
- Zhiming HuangMan
- Liang ZhenThe 2nd May
- Vickie EngBar Maid (uncredited)
- Lynne LangdonComplaining Customer (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 14 July 1994
- Original title
- 重慶森林
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Written by
- Wong Kar-wai
- Budget
- $160K
- Box office
- $1M
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Chungking Express: quick answers
Is Chungking Express worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 8.0/10 from 2,341 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Chungking Express?
Chungking Express runs 102 minutes (1h 42m).
Does Chungking Express have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Chungking Express. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Chungking Express parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Chungking Express is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Chungking Express on?
Chungking Express is streaming on MUBI in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Chungking Express?
If you liked Chungking Express, try Love in a Puff, St. Elmo's Fire, XX/XY.
Who directed Chungking Express?
Chungking Express (1994) was directed by Wong Kar-wai and stars Brigitte Lin Ching-hsia, Takeshi Kaneshiro, Tony Leung Chiu-wai.