Saving Mr. Wu (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2015, Saving Mr. Wu is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Ding Sheng, running about 106 minutes. “How much is your life worth?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Mr. Wu, a Hong Kong movie star, is kidnapped in Beijing by Zhang Hua's gang. The police quickly form a task force and begin the search, ignoring that detectives in charge have only twenty hours before the deadline.
Who’s in it. Saving Mr. Wu stars Andy Lau as Mr. Wu, Liu Ye as Xing Feng, Wu Ruofu as Cao Gang and Wang Qian-Yuan as Zhang Hua, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Saving Mr. Wu has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, AsianCrush and Hi-YAH 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 Saving Mr. Wu page.
If you liked it. Fans of Saving Mr. Wu 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 Saving Mr. Wu (2015)?
- In US, Saving Mr. Wu is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and AsianCrush, 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 Saving Mr. Wu worth watching?
- Saving Mr. Wu holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Saving Mr. Wu?
- Saving Mr. Wu stars Andy Lau, Liu Ye, Wu Ruofu, Wang Qian-Yuan and Lu Cai.
- When was Saving Mr. Wu released?
- Saving Mr. Wu was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.