The Longest Nite (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1998, The Longest Nite is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Patrick Yau, running about 81 minutes.
What it’s about. Caught in the middle of a fierce gang war in Macau, a corrupt cop named Sam handles negotiations between two Triad leaders who plan to join forces. He meets a suspicious bald man named Tony, who keeps following him around and disrupting his personal business. But when Sam finds out he's a suspect in a nightclub owner's murder, he's sure his stalker has something to do with it.
Who’s in it. The Longest Nite stars Lau Ching-wan as Tony, Tony Leung Chiu-wai as Sam, Maggie Shiu as Maggie and Lung Fong as Mr Lung, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Longest Nite 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 Longest Nite page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Longest Nite 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 Longest Nite (1998)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Longest Nite change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Longest Nite worth watching?
- The Longest Nite holds an audience score of 6.8 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 The Longest Nite?
- The Longest Nite stars Lau Ching-wan, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Maggie Shiu, Lung Fong and Lo Hoi-pang.
- When was The Longest Nite released?
- The Longest Nite was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.