Those Were the Days (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2000, Those Were the Days is an action, drama, crime and romance film directed by Raymond Yip Wai-Man, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Those Were the Days... is a 2000 Hong Kong film directed by Raymond Yip. The film is a spin-off/prequel of the Young and Dangerous film series, as it follows the life of Chicken Chiu (Jordan Chan) before he joined the triads with the boss Chan Ho Nam (Ekin Cheng).
Who’s in it. Those Were the Days stars Jordan Chan Siu-Chun as Chicken, Jason Chu Wing-Tong as Banana Skin, Michael Tse Tin-Wah as Dai Tin Yee and Jerry Lamb Hiu-Fung as Baau Pei / Pou Pan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Those Were the Days 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 Those Were the Days page.
If you liked it. Fans of Those Were the Days 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 Those Were the Days (2000)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Those Were the Days change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Those Were the Days worth watching?
- Those Were the Days holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, crime and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Those Were the Days?
- Those Were the Days stars Jordan Chan Siu-Chun, Jason Chu Wing-Tong, Michael Tse Tin-Wah, Jerry Lamb Hiu-Fung and Gigi Leung Wing-Kei.
- When was Those Were the Days released?
- Those Were the Days was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.