The Water Margin (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1972, The Water Margin is an action and drama film directed by Wu Ma, running about 125 minutes. “Seven masters with a thousand ways to kill!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The corruption in the Sung Dynasty of 11th century China is so rampant that it inspires a band of Oriental Robin Hoods - the Honorable 108. Mountain bandits who nevertheless live by a scrupulous code of conduct, the Honorable 108 pledge to end the repression of the brutal overlords.
Who’s in it. The Water Margin stars David Chiang as The Prodigy, Yen Ching/Yen XiaoYi, Tetsurō Tamba as Jade Unicorn, Lu Chun I, Toshio Kurosawa as Golden Spear, Shi Wengong and Chin Feng as Clever Star Wu Yung, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Water Margin has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on 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 The Water Margin page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Water Margin 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 The Water Margin (1972)?
- In US, The Water Margin is available to stream on 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 The Water Margin worth watching?
- The Water Margin holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Water Margin?
- The Water Margin stars David Chiang, Tetsurō Tamba, Toshio Kurosawa, Chin Feng and Chen Kuan-Tai.
- When was The Water Margin released?
- The Water Margin was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.