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A Simple Life

7.520121h 58mMovieDrama

After suffering a stroke, an altruistic maid announces that she wants to quit her job and move into an old people's home.

DirectorAnn Hui
WritersSusan Chan Suk-Yin·Roger Lee
ProducersRoger Lee·Andy Lau

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Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Ann Hui

ALAndy Lau
Andy Lau
Roger Leung
DIDeanie Ip
Deanie Ip
Ah Tao
QHQin Hailu
Qin Hailu
Ms. Choi
WFWang Fuli
Wang Fuli
Roger's Mother
PPPaul Chun Pui
Paul Chun Pui
Uncle Kin
LTLeung Tin
Leung Tin
Head Master
WMWendy Yu Man-Si
Wendy Yu Man-Si
Sharon
EYEman Lam Yi-Man
Eman Lam Yi-Man
Carmen
EMElena Kong Mei-Yee
Elena Kong Mei-Yee
Aunt Kam's Daughter
JCJason Chan Chi-San
Jason Chan Chi-San
Jason
HSHui So-Ying
Hui So-Ying
Mui Gu
ACAnthony Wong Chau-Sang
Anthony Wong Chau-Sang
Grasshopper

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A Simple Life — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams A Simple Life?

A Simple Life isn't on any subscription service in United Kingdom right now, but you can rent or buy it on BFI Player and Apple TV Store. It's not on Netflix.

Is A Simple Life on Netflix?

No, A Simple Life is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of October 2026. You can rent or buy it on BFI Player and Apple TV Store.

Is A Simple Life on Amazon Prime Video?

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Where can I watch A Simple Life for free?

A Simple Life isn't available free in United Kingdom; you can only rent or buy it on BFI Player and Apple TV Store.