What is the Metascore for Wheels on Meals?

Wheels on Meals has a Metascore of 74 out of 100 on Celluloid.

Where can I watch Wheels on Meals?

Wheels on Meals is available on Prime Video. Availability varies by region — check your local streaming guide.

What countries is Wheels on Meals streaming in?

Wheels on Meals streams on Netflix in Indonesia; Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT in Japan; Netflix in Malaysia; Netflix in the Philippines; TVING in South Korea; Netflix in Thailand; Prime Video in the United Kingdom; Prime Video in the United States. Subscription availability only; rental and purchase options may differ.

Wheels on Meals Review (1984) — 78% Celluloid Score

Item: Wheels on Meals
Rating: 3.5
Author: Kaiser Khan

Directed by Sammo Hung Kam-Bo · 1984 · Last reviewed August 31, 2026

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Answer Summary

Wheels on Meals (1984) earns a 78% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

Quick Verdict

Calculated from 4 available inputs: Celluloid editorial rating, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb. Audience sentiment is shown separately and never changes the composite. See how we calculate scores.

78%

Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

88% Editorial Rating

87% Audience snapshot · excluded

74 Metascore

★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.8

7.2 IMDb /10

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Runtime: 1h 48m
Cast: Jackie Chan , Sammo Hung Kam-Bo , Yuen Biao , Lola Forner , Benny Urquidez , Keith Vitali , Herb Edelman , Richard Ng Yiu-Hon
Streaming: Prime Video
Country: Hong Kong
Language: Cantonese

Official theatrical poster for Wheels on Meals (1984)

Theatrical release

Where to watch

Prime Video

Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home

Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home

Where to watch Wheels on Meals by country

Country	Streaming on
Indonesia	Netflix
Japan	Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT
Malaysia	Netflix
Philippines	Netflix
South Korea	TVING
Thailand	Netflix
United Kingdom	Prime Video
United States	Prime Video

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Why this score?

Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (88/100).
General viewers mostly liked it (87%).
Metascore is generally favorable (74/100).
Celluloid Score 78% combines 4 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.

Best for

Viewers who want a well-regarded romance, action, comedy, crime pick
Short runtime — easy weeknight watch

Not ideal for

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Is Wheels on Meals worth watching?

Yes — Wheels on Meals earns a 78% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

Celluloid Verdict

A Barcelona-set comedy that exists mainly for Jackie Chan versus Benny Urquidez — still one of the cleanest fights ever filmed.
Celluloid editorial verdict

Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

What is Wheels on Meals about?

Cousins Thomas and David, owners of a mobile restaurant, team up with their friend Moby, a bumbling private detective, to save the beautiful Sylvia, a pickpocket.

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Critic Reviews

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Wheels on Meals (1984) Review

★★★½☆ 3.5/5

Sammo Hung Kam-Bo's Wheels on Meals (1984) remains a defining Romance landmark from Hong Kong, with scores that still shape how audiences discover the title.

Strongly recommended — holds up for new and returning viewers.

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