Days of Being Wild (1990)
Kernel Score: 83% · 568 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Crime, Drama, Romance
Released: 1990-12-15
Runtime: 94 minutes
Where to watch Days of Being Wild
- Stream: HBO Max
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Yuddy, a Hong Kong playboy known for breaking girls' hearts, tries to find solace and truth after discovering the woman who raised him isn't his mother.
Days of Being Wild parents' guide: ages 14+
Parents need to know that Days of Being Wild is an unrated Hong Kong drama with romantic and violent content involving a womanizing protagonist.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Includes a fight and a beating among its dramatic conflicts.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Some — References to prostitution and a womanizing central character's numerous romantic conquests, implied rather than explicit.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: Some — Features an alcoholic mother figure and drinking depicted among characters.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Leslie Cheung as Yuddy
- Maggie Cheung as Su Li-zhen
- Andy Lau as Tide
- Carina Lau as Leung Fung-ying
- Jacky Cheung Hok-Yau as Zeb
- Rebecca Pan as Rebecca
- Tony Leung Chiu-wai as Chow Mo-wan
- Hung Ling-Ling as Nurse
- Angela Ponos as Prostitute
- Danilo Antunes as Rebecca's Lover
Days of Being Wild FAQ
Is Days of Being Wild good?
Days of Being Wild has an 83% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 568 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Days of Being Wild?
In the US you can stream Days of Being Wild on HBO Max.
Is Days of Being Wild OK for kids?
Days of Being Wild is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 14+. Parents need to know that Days of Being Wild is an unrated Hong Kong drama with romantic and violent content involving a womanizing protagonist.
What movies are like Days of Being Wild?
If you liked Days of Being Wild, try Purple Hearts, Life in a Year, Tune in for Love and All My Life.