Helios (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 2015, Helios is an action and crime film directed by Sunny Luk Kim-Ching, running about 118 minutes.
What it’s about. Wanted criminal "Helios" and his assistant stole a quantity of uranium and plan to produce weapons of mass destruction. They are planning to trade with a terrorist organization in Hong Kong. Chief Inspector Lee Yinming and Inspector Fan Kaming lead the Counter Terrorism Response Unit of the Hong Kong Police Force. Along with a Chinese senior official, a physics professor, and two South Korean weapon experts, they hope to defuse a crisis sufficient to destroy the world.
Who’s in it. Helios stars Jacky Cheung as Siu Chiyan / "Helios", Nick Cheung as Lee Yanming / "Erick", Shawn Yue as Fan Kaming and Chang Chen as Gam Daonin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Helios has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In IN you can stream it on Netflix. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Helios page.
If you liked it. Fans of Helios 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 Helios (2015)?
- In IN, Helios is available to stream on Netflix. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Helios worth watching?
- Helios holds an audience score of 5.1 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 Helios?
- Helios stars Jacky Cheung, Nick Cheung, Shawn Yue, Chang Chen and Wang Xueqi.
- When was Helios released?
- Helios was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.