Breaking News (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2004, Breaking News is an action, comedy, thriller and drama film directed by Johnnie To, running about 90 minutes. “This is a great show!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After a disastrous failure to stop a robber gang, the police attempt to redeem themselves through a series of publicity stunts and shootouts.
Who’s in it. Breaking News stars Richie Jen as Yuen, Kelly Chen Hui-Lin as Rebecca Fong, Nick Cheung Ka-Fai as Inspector Cheung and Lam Suet as Yip, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Breaking News has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Hi-YAH Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Breaking News page.
If you liked it. Fans of Breaking News 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 Breaking News (2004)?
- In US, Breaking News is available to stream on Hi-YAH Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Breaking News worth watching?
- Breaking News holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Breaking News?
- Breaking News stars Richie Jen, Kelly Chen Hui-Lin, Nick Cheung Ka-Fai, Lam Suet and Simon Yam.
- When was Breaking News released?
- Breaking News was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.