Doomsday Party (2013): cast, story & where to watch

2013 · Film · ★ 6

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Released in 2013, Doomsday Party is an action, thriller and drama film directed by Ho Hong, running about 97 minutes.

What it’s about. Hong Kong, Oct 2013. Following a long period of social unrest over bank failures, property speculation and government mismanagement, crowds gather to demonstrate in front of the Legislative Council building. Panic ensues as a bomb is reported inside the LegCo building, planted by someone calling himself "Skywalker". Meanwhile, a branch of Hong Kong & China Banking Corporation is held up by two young people in masks - chemistry student Lang (Kelvin Kwan) and social drop-out Fish (Fish Liew). Among the people in the bank are disillusioned former teacher Yue Chung-tak (Teddy Robin), councilman Ho Chung-lai (K.K. Cheung), his mistress Rebecca (Maggie Chan), the bank's investment saleswoman Luk Wan-yee (Kay Tse), her philandering boyfriend Victor Lo (Wilfred Lau), and Wan-yee's onetime boyfriend, police detective Kin-ho (Paul Wong). All have their own reasons for being in the bank that day.

Who’s in it. Doomsday Party stars Paul Wong as Detective Kin-ho, Kay Tse as Luk Wan-yee, Teddy Robin as Yue Chung-tak and Kelvin Kwan as Lang, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Doomsday Party has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Doomsday Party page.

If you liked it. Fans of Doomsday Party 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 Doomsday Party (2013)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Doomsday Party change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Doomsday Party worth watching?
Doomsday Party holds an audience score of 6.0 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 Doomsday Party?
Doomsday Party stars Paul Wong, Kay Tse, Teddy Robin, Kelvin Kwan and Wilfred Lau.
When was Doomsday Party released?
Doomsday Party was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.