The Warriors (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film
Released in 2016, The Warriors is an action, war and history film directed by Haiqiang Ning, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. The Warriors was directed by Ning Haiqiang (whose oeuvre includes 2015’s The Hundred Regiments Offensive), is set in 1935 and follows a regiment of the People’s Liberation Army – then known simply as the Red Army – led by Commander Huang Kaixiang (Ethan Li) and including Sergeant Yang Zhengwei (Nie Yuan), as it races towards a key bridge that has to be taken in order to stop the Kuomintang troups’ progress in the region.
Who’s in it. The Warriors stars Ethan Li as Commander Huang Kaixiang and Nie Yuan as Sergeant Yang Zhengwei.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Warriors page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Warriors 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 The Warriors (2016)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Warriors change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Warriors?
- The Warriors stars Ethan Li and Nie Yuan.
- When was The Warriors released?
- The Warriors was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.