Born to Be King (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2000, Born to Be King is an action, thriller and crime film directed by Andrew Lau, running about 118 minutes. “When the Triads Arrive, Fear Arrives.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Triad member Chicken is designated by Taiwan's San Luen Gang to marry Nanako, the daughter of the fifth generation leader of the Yamada Gang in Japan. Later, the leader of the triad group gets murdered. Actually, all the San Luen Gang members suspect Chicken attacked their leader Liu, in order to make a chance for him to rule the Gang and thus have adopted an extremely hostile attitude towards him.
Who’s in it. Born to Be King stars Ekin Cheng Yee-Kin as Chan Ho Nam, Jordan Chan as Chicken / Saan Gai, Shu Qi as Mei Ling and Gigi Lai as Tuan Mu Rong Yu, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Born to Be King has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Hi-YAH. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Born to Be King page.
If you liked it. Fans of Born to Be King 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 Born to Be King (2000)?
- In US, Born to Be King is available to stream on Hi-YAH. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Born to Be King worth watching?
- Born to Be King holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Born to Be King?
- Born to Be King stars Ekin Cheng Yee-Kin, Jordan Chan, Shu Qi, Gigi Lai and Sonny Chiba.
- When was Born to Be King released?
- Born to Be King was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.