The Final Test (1987): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1987, The Final Test is an action and science fiction film directed by Lo Kin, running about 89 minutes.

What it’s about. Austin Wai plays Sum, a secret agent posing as the security chief of a remote mining colony where several employees have disappeared without a trace. At first Sum is impressed by the almost superhuman efficiency of the mine's workers, but soon becomes suspicious of the zombie-like manner in which the miners perform their duty. His worst fears are finally confirmed by the colony's resident physician (Deborah Sims), who has been forced to mix a powerful drug into the miners' meals that increases their strength while making them mental slaves of the company. Sum and the doctor prepare to expose the deadly secret, but with every other member of the colony out to get them, they may not live long enough to tell it.

Who’s in it. The Final Test stars Austin Wai Tin-Chi as Sum Ying Mo, Deborah Sims as Dr. Jo Jo, Chin Siu-ho as Former security chief killed and Yuen Wah as Plant manager, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 3.5/10, The Final Test has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Final Test page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Final Test 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.