The Last Tycoon (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2012, The Last Tycoon is a drama and history film directed by Wong Jing, running about 118 minutes. “Loyalty At All Costs” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Cheng, a young man who is set up by the chief of police, must leave the life he knows and Qiu, the woman he loves, to start again. After escaping prison Cheng quickly and violently moves his way up the ladder of Shanghais criminal underworld to become on the most powerful mob bosses in Shanghais history. But fame and notoriety take their toll when Cheng finds himself stuck between the looming Japanese army and the scheming local secret service. Matters are only made worse when he bumps into the love of his life QIU, along with her writer husband. Will love re-kindle in the dusk of an era?
Who’s in it. The Last Tycoon stars Chow Yun-fat as Cheng Daqi, Huang Xiaoming as Cheng Daqi (young), Sammo Hung as Hong Shouting and Francis Ng as Máo Zài, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Last Tycoon has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, Hi-YAH and Amazon Prime Video with Ads 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 The Last Tycoon page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Last Tycoon tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Last Tycoon (2012)?
- In US, The Last Tycoon is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and Hi-YAH, 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 The Last Tycoon worth watching?
- The Last Tycoon holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Last Tycoon?
- The Last Tycoon stars Chow Yun-fat, Huang Xiaoming, Sammo Hung, Francis Ng and Yuan Quan.
- When was The Last Tycoon released?
- The Last Tycoon was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.