sunday movie m-net crazy rich asians I, tonya

What’s on TV: Sunday 8 September – ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ and ‘I, Tonya’ and more

Settle in with M-Net’s Sunday movies tonight – the comedy drama ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ and Tonya Harding’s biographical film, ‘I, Tonya.’

by Cheryl Kahla

08-09-2019 12:52

in Lifestyle

Crazy Rich Asians is a 2018 comedy drama directed by Jon M. Chu, and starring Constance Wu, Henry Golding, Gemma Chan, Lisa Lu, Awkwafina, Ken Jeong, and Michelle Yeoh. Catch it in the Sunday movie slot on M-Net 101.

In addition, I, Tonya – on channel 111 – is a biographical drama directed by Graig Gillespie. It’s based on the life of figure skater Tonya Harding and the controversial attack on fellow skater, Nancy Kerrigan, in 1994.

On M-Net – Crazy Rich Asians

Crazy Rich Asians Plot

Rachel Chu is happy to accompany her boyfriend, Nick, to his best friend’s wedding in Singapore. She’s surprised to learn that Nick’s family is extremely wealthy and he’s considered one of the country’s most eligible bachelors.

Thrust into the spotlight, Rachel must now contend with jealous socialites, quirky relatives and something far, far worse – Nick’s disapproving mother.

Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Runtime: 2 h
Age Restriction: PG-13
IMDB: 6.9
On air: Sunday, 8 September, 20:05 on M-Net, Channel 101.

Watch: Crazy Rich Asians trailer

Crazy Rich Asians main cast and characters

Constance Wu as Rachel Chu, Nick’s girlfriend and Kerry’s daughter
Henry Golding as Nicholas “Nick” Young, Rachel’s boyfriend and Phillip and Eleanor’s son
Michelle Yeoh as Eleanor Sung-Young, Nick’s domineering mother and Phillip’s wife
Gemma Chan as Astrid Leong-Teo, Nick’s cousin and Michael’s wife, a fashion icon
Lisa Lu as Shang Su Yi, Nick’s grandmother and the matriarch of the family
Awkwafina as Goh Peik Lin, Rachel’s charismatic confidant and best friend, and Wye Mun’s daughter

On Movies All Stars – I, Tonya

I, Tonya Plot

In 1991, talented figure skater Tonya Harding becomes the first American woman to complete a triple axel during a competition. In 1994, her world comes crashing down when her ex-husband conspires to injure Nancy Kerrigan.

The poorly conceived attack forces the young woman to withdraw from the national championship. Harding’s life and legacy instantly become tarnished as she’s forever associated with one of the most infamous scandals in sports history.

Genre: Biography, comedy, drama
Runtime: 2 h
Age Restriction: R
IMDB: 7.5
On air: Sunday, 8 September, 20:30 on Movies All Stars, Channel 111.

Watch: I, Tonya trailer

I, Tonya main cast and characters

Margot Robbie as Tonya Harding
Tonya Harding as old Tonya Harding
Mckenna Grace as young Tonya Harding
Maizie Smith as Tonya Harding (age 4)
Sebastian Stan as Jeff Gillooly, Harding’s lover and friend, later husband
Allison Janney as LaVona Golden, Harding’s abusive mother
Julianne Nicholson as Diane Rawlinson, Harding’s skating coach and Bob’s wife

On eTV – Rush Hour

Rush Hour Plot

When a Chinese diplomat’s daughter is kidnapped in Los Angeles, he calls in Hong Kong Detective Inspector Lee (Jackie Chan) to assist the FBI with the case.

But the FBI doesn’t want anything to do with Lee, and they dump him off on the LAPD, who assign wisecracking Detective James Carter (Chris Tucker) to watch over him.

Although Lee and Carter can’t stand each other, they choose to work together to solve the case on their own when they figure out they’ve been ditched by both the FBI and police.

Genre: Action, comedy crime
Runtime: 1 h 35 m
Age Restriction: PG-13
IMDB: 7.0
On air: Sunday, 8 September, 20:30 on eTV.

Watch: Rush Hour trailer

Rush Hour main cast and characters

Jackie Chan as Detective Inspector Yang Naing Lee
Chris Tucker as Detective James Carter
Tom Wilkinson as Thomas Griffin / Juntao
Tzi Ma as Consul Solon Han
Ken Leung as Sang
Elizabeth Peña as Detective Tania Johnson
Mark Rolston as FBI Special Agent Warren Russ
Rex Linn as FBI Agent Dan Whitney
Chris Penn as Clive Cobb

On SABC 3 – Harry And Meghan: a Modern Love Story

When Royalty met Hollywood. Find out more about the hottest royal couple by discovering their drives, their motivations and what united them in this intimate and uplifting special about a true-life fairy tale romance.

Genre: Documentary, biography
Runtime: 1 h
Age Restriction: TV-PG
IMDB: 6.0
On air: Sunday, 8 September, 20:30 on SABC 3.