Big Trouble in Little China (1986): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1986, Big Trouble in Little China is an action, comedy, fantasy and adventure film directed by John Carpenter, running about 99 minutes. “Jack Burton's in for some serious trouble and you're in for some serious fun.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. When trucker Jack Burton agreed to take his friend, Wang Chi, to pick up his fiancee at the airport, he never expected to get involved in a supernatural battle between good and evil. Wang's fiancee has emerald green eyes, which make her a perfect target for immortal sorcerer Lo Pan—who must marry a girl with green eyes so he can regain his physical form.

Who’s in it. Big Trouble in Little China stars Kurt Russell as Jack Burton, Kim Cattrall as Gracie Law, Dennis Dun as Wang Chi and James Hong as David Lo Pan, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Big Trouble in Little China has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $11M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Big Trouble in Little China page.

If you liked it. Fans of Big Trouble in Little China 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.