Accident (2009): cast, story & where to watch

2009 · Film · ★ 6.6

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Released in 2009, Accident is an action, thriller and drama film directed by Soi Cheang, running about 89 minutes. “When life is the shadow of death.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A self-styled accident choreographer, the Brain is a professional hitman who kills his victims by trapping them in well crafted accidents that look like unfortunate mishaps. When the team's next assignment goes disastrously wrong, Brain begins to suspect that someone else has planned an ‘accident’ on them.

Who’s in it. Accident stars Louis Koo as Ho Kwok Fai / Brain, Richie Jen as Fong Chau, Michelle Ye as Woman and Stanley Fung as Uncle, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Accident has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In IN you can stream it on Netflix. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Accident page.

If you liked it. Fans of Accident 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 Accident (2009)?
In IN, Accident is available to stream on Netflix. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Accident worth watching?
Accident holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Accident?
Accident stars Louis Koo, Richie Jen, Michelle Ye, Stanley Fung and Lam Suet.
When was Accident released?
Accident was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.