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 as Rebecca Fong, Nick Cheung 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 YouTube TV and 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 YouTube TV and 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, Nick Cheung, Lam Suet and Simon Yam.
- When was Breaking News released?
- Breaking News was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.