Wheels on Meals
Seen it?1984 | 108 min | Romance, Action, Comedy, Crime
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime fans, romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Family Plot or Escape from New York, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny, romantic.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 48 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Cantonese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Cousins Thomas and David, owners of a mobile restaurant, team up with their friend Moby, a bumbling private detective, to save the beautiful Sylvia, a pickpocket.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
6.9 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$13 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 72K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Sammo Hung Kam-bo
- Jackie ChanThomas
- Sammo Hung Kam-boMoby
- Yuen BiaoDavid
- Lola FornerSylvia
- Benny UrquidezOne of Mondale's Men
- Keith VitaliOne of Mondale's Men
- Herb EdelmanMatt
- Richard Ng Yiu-honMental Patient (Brilliant)
- John Shum Kin-FunMental Patient (Laughing)
- Wu MaMental Patient (Clock)