Once Upon a Time in China (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1991, Once Upon a Time in China is an action and drama film directed by Tsui Hark, running about 134 minutes. “Never was a Hero needed more...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Set in late 19th century Canton, this martial arts film depicts the stance taken by the legendary martial arts hero Wong Fei-Hung against foreign forces' plundering of China.
Who’s in it. Once Upon a Time in China stars Jet Li as Wong Fei Hung, Yuen Biao as Leung Foon, Jacky Cheung as Buck Teeth So and Rosamund Kwan as 13th Aunt, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Once Upon a Time in China has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $3.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Once Upon a Time in China page.
If you liked it. Fans of Once Upon a Time in China 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 Once Upon a Time in China (1991)?
- In US, Once Upon a Time in China is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Once Upon a Time in China worth watching?
- Once Upon a Time in China holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Once Upon a Time in China?
- Once Upon a Time in China stars Jet Li, Yuen Biao, Jacky Cheung, Rosamund Kwan and Kent Cheng Jak-Si.
- When was Once Upon a Time in China released?
- Once Upon a Time in China was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 134 minutes.