Ashes of Time (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1994, Ashes of Time is an action and drama film directed by Wong Kar-wai, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Ouyang Feng is a heartbroken and cynical man who spends his days in the desert, connecting expert swordsmen with those seeking revenge and willing to pay for it. Throughout five seasons in exile, Ouyang spins tales of his clients' unrequited loves and unusual acts of bravery.
Who’s in it. Ashes of Time stars Leslie Cheung as Ouyang Feng / Malicious West, Tony Leung Ka-fai as Huang Yaoshi / Evil East, Brigitte Lin as Murong Yang / Murong Yin and Jacky Cheung as Hong Qi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Ashes of Time has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In IN you can stream it on MUBI and MUBI Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ashes of Time page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ashes of Time 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 Ashes of Time (1994)?
- In IN, Ashes of Time is available to stream on MUBI and MUBI Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ashes of Time worth watching?
- Ashes of Time holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Ashes of Time?
- Ashes of Time stars Leslie Cheung, Tony Leung Ka-fai, Brigitte Lin, Jacky Cheung and Tony Leung Chiu-wai.
- When was Ashes of Time released?
- Ashes of Time was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.