Born to Defence (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1988, Born to Defence is an action, thriller and war film directed by Jet Li, running about 120 minutes. “Once upon a time in China, a new hero emerged...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Jet, a young soldier at the end of the second world war must overcome some abusive Americans who are bullying him as well as the Chinese people.
Who’s in it. Born to Defence stars Jet Li as Jet, Song Jia as Na, Zhao Er-Kang as Zhang and Kurt Roland Petersson as Captain Hans, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Born to Defence has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Eternal Family and rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Born to Defence page.
If you liked it. Fans of Born to Defence 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 Born to Defence (1988)?
- In US, Born to Defence is available to stream on Eternal Family, and rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Born to Defence worth watching?
- Born to Defence holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Born to Defence?
- Born to Defence stars Jet Li, Song Jia, Zhao Er-Kang, Kurt Roland Petersson and Paulo Tocha.
- When was Born to Defence released?
- Born to Defence was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.