Iron Sister (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 4.2
Released in 1996, Iron Sister is a drama and war film directed by Hung-Wei Yeh, running about 92 minutes. “Life and death combines with battle, madness and sex.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Manchuria 1941: Caught sleeping with his Japanese major's mistress, Manchurian collaborator Tung Fei (Jackson Liu Hsiu-hsien) fatally shoots the man and flees for his life. Overcome by fatigue after hours of travel on horseback, Tung eventually awakens to find himself under the care of hunter Suen (Dick Wei) and his daughter, Ironic (Hsu).
Who’s in it. Iron Sister stars Shu Qi as Ironic Suen, Jackson Liu as Captain Tung Fei, Ada Yang and Allen Lan Hai-Han, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, Iron Sister has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Iron Sister page.
If you liked it. Fans of Iron Sister tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Iron Sister (1996)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Iron Sister change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Iron Sister worth watching?
- Iron Sister holds an audience score of 4.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Iron Sister?
- Iron Sister stars Shu Qi, Jackson Liu, Ada Yang, Allen Lan Hai-Han and Chien-yung Hung.
- When was Iron Sister released?
- Iron Sister was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.