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Love Is Not a Game, But a Joke

8.219971h 34mMovieComedyRomance

Three friends begin a contest to find Karen, a particular girl they all like. The limits: one month, and no advertising or radio. The prize: the losers withdraw and the winner gets free reign to woo her.

DirectorRiley Yip Kam-Hung
WritersRiley Yip Kam-Hung·Elmond Yeung Chi-Sam
ProducerStanley Kwan Kam-Pang

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Love Is Not a Game, But a Joke was released on September 12, 1997 but we couldn't find it on any streaming service yet. Rights can change — try again later.

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Cast · Directed by Riley Yip Kam-Hung

JHJan Lam Hoi-Fung
Jan Lam Hoi-Fung
Eddie
ACAndy Hui Chi-On
Andy Hui Chi-On
Paul Lee
WCWallace Chung
Wallace Chung
Leslie
SQShu Qi
Shu Qi
Sandy Lee Lai-Shan
TYTheresa Lee Yee-Hung
Theresa Lee Yee-Hung
Pumpkin
CWChristine Ng Wing-mei
Christine Ng Wing-mei
Sabrina
SY
Sam Yuk-Mei
Karen Chan Siu-Fong
VYVincent Wan Yeung-Ming
Vincent Wan Yeung-Ming
Boss Shing
TKTong Kai
Tong Kai
Tattoo artist
WHWong Hei
Wong Hei
DJ of Sex Chatline
TLTats Lau
Tats Lau
Dr Aan Chung-Ming
HH
Heung Hoi
Old Temple Oracle Reader

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Love Is Not a Game, But a Joke — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Love Is Not a Game, But a Joke?

Love Is Not a Game, But a Joke isn't streaming anywhere in Australia yet.

Is Love Is Not a Game, But a Joke on Netflix?

No, Love Is Not a Game, But a Joke is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

Is Love Is Not a Game, But a Joke on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Love Is Not a Game, But a Joke isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch Love Is Not a Game, But a Joke for free?

Love Is Not a Game, But a Joke isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Love Is Not a Game, But a Joke?

Love Is Not a Game, But a Joke hasn't started streaming in Australia yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around October 31, 1997. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.