He's a Woman, She's a Man
Seen it?1994 | 107 min | Comedy, Romance
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz, 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
- If you count yourself among people who like their stories with a little heart-flutter and anyone looking to switch off and smile, this one's for you. Easy company after a long day. A good follow-up to How to Marry a Millionaire.
- The mood
- Light and funny, romantic.
- The pace
- Zips along, at 1 hr 47 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Cantonese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Skip it if you're after something serious tonight.
Wing is a devoted fan of popular singer Rose who is involved in a topsy-turvy relationship with her charismatic producer Sam. Willing to go to any length to meet Rose, the willowy Wing disguises herself as a man, and with a twist of fate is chosen to be the next budding star for the record company.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsBelow par
2 wins and 10 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$29 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 12K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Peter Chan
- Leslie Cheung Kwok-wingSam Koo Gai Ming
- Anita Yuen Wing-YeeLam Chi Wing
- Carina LauRose
- Eric Tsang Chi-waiAuntie
- Jordan Chan Siu-chunYu Lo
- Jerry Lamb Hiu-FungGeorge
- Law Kar-yingJoseph
- Cheung Suet-LingAlice
- Lawrence Cheng Tan-shuiMo Chow Chu
- Clarence HuiWing's Vocal Instructor