

All About Ah-Long
1989, Cantonese. Directed by Johnnie To.
A painful story of a man to learn the hard facts of life…
Ah-Long, a father living a low-class lifestyle, while trying to raise his son, Porky. The strong bond between father and son is tested when a chance encounter from Ah-Long's ex-girlfriend changes the course of their lives.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Cantonese
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Johnnie ToDirector
- Chow Yun-FatAh Long
- Sylvia Chang Ai-chiaSylvia Poon / Por-Por
- Wong Kwan-YuenPorky
- Richard Ng Man-tatDragon
- Wong Tin-lamAdvertising Executive
- Alan Yu Ga-lunPatrick Yu
- Tam Sin-HungSylvia's Mother
- Joseph Chi Chiong ChavezMotorcycle Racer
- Sze Kai-KeungFat Man at Tug-of-war
- Tsui Oi-SamFat Woman at Tug-of-war
- Kwan Kwok-ChungBlackie
- Chan Kwok-KeungMotorcycle Racer
Details
- Released
- 16 March 1989
- Original title
- 阿郎的故事
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Written by
- Sylvia Chang Ai-chia, Ng Man-Fai, Philip Cheng Chung-Tai
- Box office
- $4M
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All About Ah-Long: quick answers
Is All About Ah-Long worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 57 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is All About Ah-Long?
All About Ah-Long runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Does All About Ah-Long have a post-credits scene?
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All About Ah-Long parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is All About Ah-Long on?
All About Ah-Long isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like All About Ah-Long?
If you liked All About Ah-Long, try F.I.S.T., Tigertail, Holy Lands.
Who directed All About Ah-Long?
All About Ah-Long (1989) was directed by Johnnie To and stars Chow Yun-Fat, Sylvia Chang Ai-chia, Wong Kwan-Yuen.