Expect the Unexpected
1998, Cantonese. Directed by Patrick Yau Tat-chi.
Bumbling mainland crooks mess up a jewelry heist. Two cops serious Ken and jokey Sam investigate but mix up these amateurs with dangerous mainland robbers in the neighborhood.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Cantonese
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.4/10 from 40 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Expect the Unexpected isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 28 May 1998.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 28 May 1998
- Original title
- 非常突然
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Written by
- Taures Chow Yin-Han, Yau Nai-hoi, Szeto Kam-yuen
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Expect the Unexpected: quick answers
Is Expect the Unexpected worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 40 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Expect the Unexpected?
Expect the Unexpected runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Does Expect the Unexpected have a post-credits scene?
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Expect the Unexpected parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Expect the Unexpected yet.
Which OTT platform is Expect the Unexpected on?
Expect the Unexpected isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 28 May 1998. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like Expect the Unexpected?
If you liked Expect the Unexpected, try The Protector, Rob N Roll, Project Gutenberg.
Who directed Expect the Unexpected?
Expect the Unexpected (1998) was directed by Patrick Yau Tat-chi and stars Lau Ching-wan, Simon Yam, Ruby Wong Cheuk-Ling.