The Three Swordsmen (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1994, The Three Swordsmen is an action film directed by Taylor Wong, running about 86 minutes. “Three warriors, one hero.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Samurai and Smiling Sam are two famous martial arts masters in Central China. On the night before the big martial arts competition, someone murders the Empress, and the two swordsmen are framed for the crime. Determined to clear their name, they soon uncover a heinous plot that must be stopped. Meanwhile, a third swordsman, Big Knife, tries to track the pair down so he can join their fight.
Who’s in it. The Three Swordsmen stars Andy Lau as Sam Siu / Smiling Sam, Brigitte Lin as Ming Jian / Sword, Elvis Tsui Kam-Kong as Wham Dao / Big Knife and Yu Li as Ku Choi-Yi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, The Three Swordsmen 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 The Three Swordsmen page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Three Swordsmen 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 The Three Swordsmen (1994)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Three Swordsmen change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Three Swordsmen worth watching?
- The Three Swordsmen holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Three Swordsmen?
- The Three Swordsmen stars Andy Lau, Brigitte Lin, Elvis Tsui Kam-Kong, Yu Li and Siqin Gaowa.
- When was The Three Swordsmen released?
- The Three Swordsmen was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.