Movie

Chan Is Missing

★ 6.8(32)19821h 16m

Chan Is Missing is streaming on MUBI Amazon Channel and Strand Releasing Amazon Channel in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability checked 11 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Wayne Wang
Release date: 1982-04-24
Runtime: 1h 16m
Language: Cantonese
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Wayne Wang Productions

Chan Is Missing — trailer

About Chan Is Missing

Chan Is Missing is a 1982 movie in the Drama, Mystery and Crime genres, directed by Wayne Wang, starring Wood Moy, Marc Hayashi and Laureen Chew. It has a runtime of 1 hour 16 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.8/10 from 32 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Chan Is Missing in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Two cabbies search San Francisco's Chinatown for a mysterious character who has disappeared with their $4000. Their quest leads them on a humorous, if mundane, journey which illuminates the many problems experienced by Chinese-Americans trying to assimilate into contemporary American society.

Cast

Wood Moy

Marc Hayashi

Steve

Laureen Chew

Amy

Peter Wang

Henry

Presco Tabios

Presco

Frankie Alarcon

Frankie

Judi Nihei

Lawyer

Ellen Yeung

Mrs. Chan

George Woo

George

Emily Woo Yamasaki

Jenny

Virginia R. Cerenio

Jenny's Friend

Roy Chan

Mr. Lee

Themes & keywords

san francisco, californiachinatownmissing personchinese americanimmigrant experiencechinese immigrantindependent film

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Chan Is Missing in United States?+

In United States, you can stream Chan Is Missing on MUBI Amazon Channel and Strand Releasing Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home.

Is Chan Is Missing on Netflix?+

Chan Is Missing is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on MUBI Amazon Channel and Strand Releasing Amazon Channel.

How long is Chan Is Missing?+

Chan Is Missing has a runtime of 1 hour 16 minutes (76 minutes).

Who stars in Chan Is Missing?+

Chan Is Missing stars Wood Moy, Marc Hayashi, Laureen Chew, Peter Wang and Presco Tabios.

When did Chan Is Missing come out?+

Chan Is Missing is a 1982 movie directed by Wayne Wang.

What genre is Chan Is Missing?+

Chan Is Missing is Drama, Mystery and Crime film.

Who directed Chan Is Missing?+

Chan Is Missing was directed by Wayne Wang.