Tai-Pan (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1986, Tai-Pan is a drama, adventure and history film directed by Daryl Duke, running about 127 minutes. “Smuggler. Prince. Murderer. Father. Sinner. Saint.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The film begins following the British victory of the first Opium War and the seizure of Hong Kong. Although the island is largely uninhabited and the terrain unfriendly, it has a large port that both the British government and various trading companies believe will be useful for the import of merchandise to be traded on mainland China, a highly lucrative market.
Who’s in it. Tai-Pan stars Bryan Brown as Dirk Struan, Joan Chen as May-May, John Stanton as Tyler Brock and Tim Guinee as Culum Struan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Tai-Pan has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tai-Pan page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tai-Pan tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tai-Pan (1986)?
- In US, Tai-Pan is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Tai-Pan worth watching?
- Tai-Pan holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Tai-Pan?
- Tai-Pan stars Bryan Brown, Joan Chen, John Stanton, Tim Guinee and Bill Leadbitter.
- When was Tai-Pan released?
- Tai-Pan was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 127 minutes.