The Sparring Partner (2022): cast, story & where to watch
2022 · Film
Released in 2022, The Sparring Partner is a drama and crime film directed by Ho Cheuk-tin, running about 135 minutes.
What it’s about. Adapted from a sensational real-life case in 2013, the intricate story begins when a young man partners with his friend to murder and dismember his parents. Pleading not guilty, the defense attorneys soon turn on each other, as the defendants play the devil and idiot game. Meanwhile, heated debates emerge inside the jury room, where nine jurors grapple with the truth. Crafting a complex, multi-layered narrative with surprising twists and turns, Ho Cheuk-tin sets himself a formidable challenge in this directorial debut.
Who’s in it. The Sparring Partner stars Yeung Wai Lun, Mak Pui-tung as Angus Tong, So Yuk-Wah and Jan Lam Hoi-Fung, among others.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video 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 Sparring Partner page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Sparring Partner tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Sparring Partner (2022)?
- In US, The Sparring Partner is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 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.
- Who stars in The Sparring Partner?
- The Sparring Partner stars Yeung Wai Lun, Mak Pui-tung, So Yuk-Wah, Jan Lam Hoi-Fung and Michael Chow Man-Kin.
- When was The Sparring Partner released?
- The Sparring Partner was released in 2022, with a runtime of about 135 minutes.