A Better Tomorrow (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1986, A Better Tomorrow is an action, drama and crime film directed by John Woo, running about 95 minutes. “Are the police above the law? I'll send my insurance claim to you.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A reforming ex-gangster tries to reconcile with his estranged policeman brother, but the ties to his former gang are difficult to break.
Who’s in it. A Better Tomorrow stars Ti Lung as Sung Chi Ho, Chow Yun-fat as Mark Gor / Mark Lee, Leslie Cheung as Kit and Emily Chu Bo-Yee as Jackie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, A Better Tomorrow has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $4.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and Criterion 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 A Better Tomorrow page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Better Tomorrow 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 A Better Tomorrow (1986)?
- In US, A Better Tomorrow is available to stream on fuboTV and Criterion 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 A Better Tomorrow worth watching?
- A Better Tomorrow holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in A Better Tomorrow?
- A Better Tomorrow stars Ti Lung, Chow Yun-fat, Leslie Cheung, Emily Chu Bo-Yee and Waise Lee Chi-Hung.
- When was A Better Tomorrow released?
- A Better Tomorrow was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.