Life Without Principle (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2011, Life Without Principle is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Johnnie To, running about 107 minutes. “FOR FIVE MILLION DOLLARS, HOW FAR WOULD YOU GO?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A criminal, a bank clerk and a police officer find their destinies entwined when a loan shark gets assaulted after having withdrawn $10 million from the bank in the midst of the world financial crisis.
Who’s in it. Life Without Principle stars Lau Ching-wan as Panther, Richie Jen as Inspector Cheung, Myolie Wu as Connie and Denise Ho as Teresa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Life Without Principle has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Life Without Principle page.
If you liked it. Fans of Life Without Principle 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 Life Without Principle (2011)?
- In US, Life Without Principle is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Life Without Principle worth watching?
- Life Without Principle holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Life Without Principle?
- Life Without Principle stars Lau Ching-wan, Richie Jen, Myolie Wu, Denise Ho and Philip Keung Ho-Man.
- When was Life Without Principle released?
- Life Without Principle was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.