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Why Me?

8.819851h 31mMovieDrama

The tragic story of Fat Cat, a mentally retarded man who endures the mistreatment of the local villagers, and Koko, the idealistic social worker who tries to give him a better life. Koko's battle against ignorance and apathy on Fat Cat's behalf takes its toll on them both.

DirectorKent Cheng Jak-Si
WritersKent Cheng Jak-Si·Philip Cheng Chung-Tai

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Not available in United Kingdom
Streaming in 8 other countries

Why Me? isn't on any streaming service in United Kingdom right now, but it's available in Canada, Hong Kong SAR China, Indonesia, Malaysia and 4 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Kent Cheng Jak-Si

KJKent Cheng Jak-Si
Kent Cheng Jak-Si
Fat Cat
OMOlivia Cheng Man-Nga
Olivia Cheng Man-Nga
Koko Cheng
CYChow Yun-Fat
Chow Yun-Fat
Mr. Chow
LCLisa Chiao Chiao
Lisa Chiao Chiao
Fat Cat's Mother
PKPaul Chu Kong
Paul Chu Kong
Koko's Father
TNTanny Tien Ni
Tanny Tien Ni
Koko's Mother
OSOu-Yang Sha-Fei
Ou-Yang Sha-Fei
Koko's Grandmother
KG
Karen Chan Ga-Yee
Ms. Chan
ECEric Tsang Chi-Wai
Eric Tsang Chi-Wai
Eric
SFShing Fui-On
Shing Fui-On
Jackson Ken
JKJamie Luk Kim-Ming
Jamie Luk Kim-Ming
Ken's Rascal
FS
Fofo Ma Seung-Ngok
Ken's Rascal

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Why Me? — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Why Me??

Why Me? isn't on any streaming service in United Kingdom yet, but it's available in Canada, Hong Kong SAR China and Indonesia and other countries. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Why Me? on Netflix?

No, Why Me? is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026.

Is Why Me? on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Why Me? isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom right now.

Where can I watch Why Me? for free?

Why Me? isn't streaming in United Kingdom yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.