Tiger on the Beat (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1988, Tiger on the Beat is an action, comedy and crime film directed by Lau Kar-leung, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. A seasoned cop and his rookie partner are a pair of mismatched partners in this Hong Kong action-comedy in the style of 'Lethal Weapon'. The wacky twosome are up in arms as they try to solve the murder of a heroin trafficker.
Who’s in it. Tiger on the Beat stars Chow Yun-fat as Sgt. Francis Li, Conan Lee as CID Officer Michael Tso, Nina Li Chi as Marydonna and Shirley Ng as Mimi Li, Francis' sister, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Tiger on the Beat has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and 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 Tiger on the Beat page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tiger on the Beat 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 Tiger on the Beat (1988)?
- In US, Tiger on the Beat is available to stream on fuboTV and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and 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 Tiger on the Beat worth watching?
- Tiger on the Beat holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Tiger on the Beat?
- Tiger on the Beat stars Chow Yun-fat, Conan Lee, Nina Li Chi, Shirley Ng and James Wong.
- When was Tiger on the Beat released?
- Tiger on the Beat was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.