High Road to China (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1983, High Road to China is a drama, adventure and history film directed by Brian G. Hutton, running about 105 minutes. “Take the High Road to China... for an adventure you'll never forget.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A biplane pilot is saddled with a spoiled industrialist's daughter on a search for her missing father through Asia that eventually involves them in a struggle against a Chinese warlord.
Who’s in it. High Road to China stars Tom Selleck as Patrick O' Malley, Bess Armstrong as Eve 'Evie' Tozer, Wilford Brimley as Bradley Tozer and Jack Weston as Struts, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, High Road to China has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $28.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch High Road to China page.
If you liked it. Fans of High Road to China tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch High Road to China (1983)?
- In US, High Road to China is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is High Road to China worth watching?
- High Road to China holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in High Road to China?
- High Road to China stars Tom Selleck, Bess Armstrong, Wilford Brimley, Jack Weston and Robert Morley.
- When was High Road to China released?
- High Road to China was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.