King of Comedy
1999, Cantonese. Directed by Stephen Chow & Lee Lik-chi.
Wan Tin-Sau is an actor who cannot seem to catch a break, since his only professional jobs are limited to being a movie extra. As well as being an actor, he is also the head of his village's community center.
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Cantonese
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Stephen ChowDirector
- Lee Lik-chiDirector
- Stephen ChowWan Tin Sau
- Cecilia CheungLau Piu Piu
- Karen Mok Man-waiSister Cuckoo
- Richard Ng Man-tatMao
- Jazz Lam Tsz-sinHung
- Tenky Tin Kai-manHung's Man
- Lee Siu-keiBrother Kei
- Cheng Man-FaiHung's Man
- Steven Fung Min-HangPui's First Boyfriend
- Ben Yuen Foo-wahBen
- Bobby Yip Kin-sangPierre
- Johnson Lee Sze-ChitMovie Director
Details
- Released
- 8 February 1999
- Original title
- 喜劇之王
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Written by
- Cheng Man-Fai, Tsang Kan-cheong, Stephen Chow
- Box office
- $3.9M
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King of Comedy: quick answers
Is King of Comedy worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 220 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is King of Comedy?
King of Comedy runs 89 minutes (1h 29m).
Does King of Comedy have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for King of Comedy. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
King of Comedy parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is King of Comedy on?
King of Comedy isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 8 February 1999. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like King of Comedy?
If you liked King of Comedy, try He Said, She Said, Which Brings Me to You, Love in Taipei.
Who directed King of Comedy?
King of Comedy (1999) was directed by Stephen Chow and Lee Lik-chi and stars Stephen Chow, Cecilia Cheung, Karen Mok Man-wai.