Lifeline (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1997, Lifeline is an action and thriller film directed by Johnnie To, running about 108 minutes.
What it’s about. Johnnie To's character-centered drama follows a Hong Kong firefighting crew as they take on harrowing rescue missions and navigate personal dilemmas.
Who’s in it. Lifeline stars Lau Ching-wan as Chief Yau Sui, Alex Fong as Raymond Cheung Man Kit, Carman Lee Yeuk-Tung as Dr. Annie Chan and Ruby Wong as Madam Lo Ka Wai, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Lifeline has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lifeline page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lifeline 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 Lifeline (1997)?
- In US, Lifeline is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Lifeline worth watching?
- Lifeline holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Lifeline?
- Lifeline stars Lau Ching-wan, Alex Fong, Carman Lee Yeuk-Tung, Ruby Wong and Lam Suet.
- When was Lifeline released?
- Lifeline was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.