Swordsman (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1990, Swordsman is an action and adventure film directed by Tsui Hark, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s about. When a scroll containing valuable martial arts secrets is stolen from the Emperor, an army detachment is sent to recover it. It is based on the novel The Smiling, Proud Wanderer by Jinyong.
Who’s in it. Swordsman stars Sam Hui Koon-Kit as Ling Wu Chung, Cecilia Yip as Kiddo, Jacky Cheung as Au Yeung and Sharla Cheung as Ren Ying Ying, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Swordsman has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and 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 Swordsman page.
If you liked it. Fans of Swordsman 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 Swordsman (1990)?
- In US, Swordsman is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Swordsman worth watching?
- Swordsman holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Swordsman?
- Swordsman stars Sam Hui Koon-Kit, Cecilia Yip, Jacky Cheung, Sharla Cheung and Fennie Yuen.
- When was Swordsman released?
- Swordsman was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.