A War Named Desire (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2000, A War Named Desire is an action and thriller film directed by Alan Mak, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. Younger brother from HK visits older brother, who is a mid-level mobster in Thailand. He is looking to recoup money the brother took from the family when he fled HK 15 years earlier. His pesky girlfriend, refusing to stay in HK, learns the hard way that there's more to Thailand than elephant rides. The elder brother is caught up in an internal struggle within the mob. Someone is injecting drugs into their gambling operation. His search leads to a tug of war, with the brother and girlfriend caught in the middle.
Who’s in it. A War Named Desire stars Daniel Chan Hiu-Tung as Jones Fong Lung Chun, Francis Ng as Charles Fong Lung Chu, Gigi Leung as Snow and Dave Wong Kit as York, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, A War Named Desire has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A War Named Desire page.
If you liked it. Fans of A War Named Desire 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 A War Named Desire (2000)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A War Named Desire change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A War Named Desire worth watching?
- A War Named Desire holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and thriller. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in A War Named Desire?
- A War Named Desire stars Daniel Chan Hiu-Tung, Francis Ng, Gigi Leung, Dave Wong Kit and Sam Lee.
- When was A War Named Desire released?
- A War Named Desire was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.