Flaming Brothers (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1987, Flaming Brothers is an action, crime and romance film directed by Joe Cheung Tung-cho, running about 99 minutes.
What it’s about. Two blood brothers (Chow Yun Fat and Alan Tang), who have grown up on the streets of Macau, are bound together by a special code of honour. However, this bond ultimately leads them into brutal conflict when they struggle to leave the violent world they live in.
Who’s in it. Flaming Brothers stars Chow Yun-fat as Tin, Alan Tang as Wing / Chan Wai Lun, Pat Ha as Tin's wife / Ms Ho and Jenny Tseng as Jenny, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Flaming Brothers has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Flaming Brothers page.
If you liked it. Fans of Flaming Brothers 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 Flaming Brothers (1987)?
- In US, Flaming Brothers is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Flaming Brothers worth watching?
- Flaming Brothers holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, crime and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Flaming Brothers?
- Flaming Brothers stars Chow Yun-fat, Alan Tang, Pat Ha, Jenny Tseng and Patrick Tse Yin.
- When was Flaming Brothers released?
- Flaming Brothers was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.