Rules of the Game (1999): cast, story & where to watch

1999 · Film · ★ 3.9

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Released in 1999, Rules of the Game is an action and crime film directed by Steve Cheng Wai-Man, running about 99 minutes.

What it’s about. David infiltrates a gang to take revenge on a triad kingpin. Two of David's good friends die in David's search for revenge. David is captured by the kingpin to face the punishment of the triad society.

Who’s in it. Rules of the Game stars Alex Fong Chung-Sun as Sing, Louis Koo as David Chow, Kristy Yang Gongru as Ann and Simon Lui Yu-Yeung as Ko, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 3.9/10, Rules of the Game has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rules of the Game page.

If you liked it. Fans of Rules of the Game 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 Rules of the Game (1999)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Rules of the Game change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Rules of the Game worth watching?
Rules of the Game holds an audience score of 3.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Rules of the Game?
Rules of the Game stars Alex Fong Chung-Sun, Louis Koo, Kristy Yang Gongru, Simon Lui Yu-Yeung and Sam Lee.
When was Rules of the Game released?
Rules of the Game was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.