The Longest Shot (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 3.5
Released in 2019, The Longest Shot is an action and drama film directed by Xu Shunli, running about 125 minutes.
What it’s about. The story follows Shanghai hitman Zhao as he prepares to retire. He receives two kill contracts, both to take place at the same time and the same location: but the target of one contract is the consignor of the other. In order to make up for a mistake he made long ago, Zhao decides to take on both contracts and to make a fortune for his salvation. But what awaits him is a huge and complex abyss.
Who’s in it. The Longest Shot stars Zhiwen Wang as Lao Zhao, Nan Yu as Xue'er, Lee Lichun as Lao Du and Xu Ya Jun as Bo Bo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.5/10, The Longest Shot has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Longest Shot page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Longest Shot 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 The Longest Shot (2019)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Longest Shot change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Longest Shot worth watching?
- The Longest Shot holds an audience score of 3.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Longest Shot?
- The Longest Shot stars Zhiwen Wang, Nan Yu, Lee Lichun, Xu Ya Jun and Jack Kao.
- When was The Longest Shot released?
- The Longest Shot was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.