War of the Underworld (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1996, War of the Underworld is an action, drama and crime film directed by Herman Yau, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. When the son of a gang leader manages to insult the son of a rival gang leader, total war erupts between the rival gangs, and the young hero is forced to do terrible things in order to maintain order and honor.
Who’s in it. War of the Underworld stars Tony Leung Chiu-wai as Hong Fei, Jordan Chan Siu-Chun as Xiao Chun, Collin Chou as Rubbish and Carman Lee Yeuk-Tung as Tung, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, War of the Underworld has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch War of the Underworld page.
If you liked it. Fans of War of the Underworld tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch War of the Underworld (1996)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for War of the Underworld change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is War of the Underworld worth watching?
- War of the Underworld holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in War of the Underworld?
- War of the Underworld stars Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Jordan Chan Siu-Chun, Collin Chou, Carman Lee Yeuk-Tung and Victor Hon.
- When was War of the Underworld released?
- War of the Underworld was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.