Young and Dangerous (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1996, Young and Dangerous is an action and crime film directed by Andrew Lau, running about 99 minutes.
What it’s about. Nam opens a bar in Wanchai and continues his rise in Hong Kong's Hung Hing gang. His best friend, Chicken, needs to lie low, so he's sent to Taiwan to work for Lui, leader of the San Luen gang; there, he falls for the aging Lui's mistress, Ting Yiu. When Chicken returns to Hong Kong, he finds Nam in a struggle with long time rival, Fai Fat. Then, Lui shows up, demanding that Hung Hing sell him a half interest in their new Macau casino. When Chiang, the Hung Hing boss, wants to think about it, Lui threatens war, Chicken must choose sides, and Ting Yui sets up a meeting. Chicken's affections, Fai and Nam's rivalry, Lui's greed, and Ting's intentions are on a collision course.
Who’s in it. Young and Dangerous stars Ekin Cheng Yee-Kin as Chan Ho Nam, Jordan Chan as Chicken / Saan Gai, Jerry Lamb Hiu-Fung as Baau Pei / Pou Pan and Francis Ng as Ugly Kwan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Young and Dangerous has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Young and Dangerous page.
If you liked it. Fans of Young and Dangerous 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 Young and Dangerous (1996)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Young and Dangerous change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Young and Dangerous worth watching?
- Young and Dangerous holds an audience score of 6.8 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 Young and Dangerous?
- Young and Dangerous stars Ekin Cheng Yee-Kin, Jordan Chan, Jerry Lamb Hiu-Fung, Francis Ng and Frankie Ng Chi-Hung.
- When was Young and Dangerous released?
- Young and Dangerous was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.