Lust, Caution (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2007, Lust, Caution is an action, thriller, drama and romance film directed by Ang Lee, running about 158 minutes. “To kill the enemy, she would have to capture his heart... and break her own.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. During World War II, a secret agent must seduce then assassinate an official who works for the Japanese puppet government in Shanghai. Her mission becomes clouded when she finds herself falling in love with the man she is assigned to kill.
Who’s in it. Lust, Caution stars Tony Leung Chiu-wai as Mr. Yee, Tang Wei as Wong Chia Chi / Mrs. Mak, Joan Chen as Mrs. Yee and Leehom Wang as Kuang Yu Min, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Lust, Caution has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $67.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Lust, Caution page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lust, Caution 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 Lust, Caution (2007)?
- In US, Lust, Caution is available to 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 Lust, Caution worth watching?
- Lust, Caution holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Lust, Caution?
- Lust, Caution stars Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Tang Wei, Joan Chen, Leehom Wang and Tsung-Hua Tou.
- When was Lust, Caution released?
- Lust, Caution was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 158 minutes.