Running Out of Time (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1999, Running Out of Time is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Johnnie To, running about 93 minutes. “Let the games begin.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Police inspector and excellent hostage negotiator Ho Sheung-Sang finds himself in over his head when he is pulled into a 72 hour game by a cancer suffering criminal out for vengeance on Hong Kong's organized crime syndicates.
Who’s in it. Running Out of Time stars Lau Ching-Wan as Insp. Ho Sheung-Sang, Andy Lau as Mr. Cheung, Yoyo Mung Ka-Wai as Leung Yuen Ting and Waise Lee Chi-Hung as Mr. Chen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Running Out of Time has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $1.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Running Out of Time page.
If you liked it. Fans of Running Out 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 Running Out of Time (1999)?
- In GB, Running Out of Time is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Running Out of Time worth watching?
- Running Out of Time holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Running Out of Time?
- Running Out of Time stars Lau Ching-Wan, Andy Lau, Yoyo Mung Ka-Wai, Waise Lee Chi-Hung and Benz Hui Siu-Hung.
- When was Running Out of Time released?
- Running Out of Time was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.