Project A (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1983, Project A is an action, comedy and adventure film directed by Jackie Chan, running about 106 minutes. “Rip-roaring adventure on the old China Coast.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In late 19th Century Hong Kong the British may rule the land, but the pirates rule the waters. One Coast Guard officer is Dragon Ma, who is determined that his beloved Coast Guard will not be made a fool of.
Who’s in it. Project A stars Jackie Chan as Sergeant Dragon Ma Yue Lung, Sammo Hung as Fei, Yuen Biao as Captain Tzu and Dick Wei as Lor Sam Pau, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Project A has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $18M 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 Project A page.
If you liked it. Fans of Project A 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 Project A (1983)?
- In US, Project A is available to 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 Project A worth watching?
- Project A holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Project A?
- Project A stars Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung, Yuen Biao, Dick Wei and Tai Bo.
- When was Project A released?
- Project A was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.