Expect the Unexpected (1998) film poster — UK streaming guide

Where to watch Expect the Unexpected (1998) in the UK

Name: Expect the Unexpected
Genre: Action, Crime
Released: 1998-05-28
Duration: 90 min
Rating: 6.4
Cast: Lau Ching-wan, Simon Yam, Ruby Wong Cheuk-Ling, Benz Hui Siu-Hung, Raymond Ho-Yin Wong

Expect the Unexpected (1998) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 4 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

Bumbling mainland crooks mess up a jewelry heist. Two cops serious Ken and jokey Sam investigate but mix up these amateurs with dangerous mainland robbers in the neighborhood.

Film
1998
90 min
★ 6.4/10 TMDB
Action
Crime

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Cast & crew

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DirectorPatrick Yau Tat-Chi

WritersTaures Chow Yin-Han, Yau Nai-Hoi, Szeto Kam-Yuen

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