Hong Kong 97 (1994): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1994, Hong Kong 97 is an action, thriller and drama film directed by Albert Pyun, running about 91 minutes. “99 years of British rule is coming to an end... Hong Kong will never be the same.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Hong Kong 97 takes place in Hong Kong right before the transfer of power from Britain to China. Reginald Cameron, an assassin affiliated with a large corporation with interests in the colony, guns down key members of the Chinese envoy which will take charge of Hong Kong the next day. Suddenly, he becomes a target for every two-bit mercenary in the city. With the help of his company mentor, a clueless friend, and his ex-girlfriend, Cameron must unravel the motives behind his sudden target status and escape Hong Kong alive.

Who’s in it. Hong Kong 97 stars Robert Patrick as Reginald Cameron, Brion James as Simon Alexander, Tim Thomerson as Jack McGraw and Ming-Na Wen as Katie Chun, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Hong Kong 97 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 Hong Kong 97 page.

If you liked it. Fans of Hong Kong 97 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.