Police Story (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1985, Police Story is an action, thriller and crime film directed by Jackie Chan, running about 100 minutes. “You may know the name, but the game has changed.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Officer Chan Ka Kui manages to put a major Hong Kong drug dealer behind the bars practically alone, after a shooting and an impressive chase inside a slum. Now, he must protect the boss' secretary, Selina, who will testify against the gangster in court.
Who’s in it. Police Story stars Jackie Chan as Inspector Chan Ka-Kui, Brigitte Lin as Selina Fong, Maggie Cheung as May and Bill Tung as Inspector "Uncle" Bill Wong, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Police Story has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $113.2K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Police Story page.
If you liked it. Fans of Police Story 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 Police Story (1985)?
- In US, Police Story is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Police Story worth watching?
- Police Story holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Police Story?
- Police Story stars Jackie Chan, Brigitte Lin, Maggie Cheung, Bill Tung and Chor Yuen.
- When was Police Story released?
- Police Story was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.