How long is Expect the Unexpected?

Expect the Unexpected is 1 h 30 min long (90 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:30 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is Expect the Unexpected rated?

TMDB lists no US age certification for Expect the Unexpected.

Where can I stream Expect the Unexpected?

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Expect the Unexpected (1998) runs 1 h 30 min and averages 6.4 from 40 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime: 1 h 30 min — ends 9:30 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: no US certification listed
Genres: Action, Crime
Released: May 28, 1998
TMDB rating: 6.4 / 10 from 40 votes
Director: Patrick Yau Tat-chi
Starring: Lau Ching-wan, Simon Yam, Ruby Wong Cheuk-Ling, Benz Hui Siu-hung
Language: cn
Original title: 非常突然

Good for a group? Yes — a crowd movie.Action and Crime hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.

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How long is Expect the Unexpected?: Expect the Unexpected is 1 h 30 min long (90 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:30 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Expect the Unexpected rated?: TMDB lists no US age certification for Expect the Unexpected.
Is Expect the Unexpected a good movie to watch with a group?: Yes — a crowd movie. Action and Crime hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.
Where can I stream Expect the Unexpected?: As of 2026-11-08, TMDB lists no streaming option for it in the US. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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