Magnificent Warriors (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1987, Magnificent Warriors is an action, adventure and war film directed by David Chung, running about 92 minutes. “A Hong Kong classic.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A daredevil airplane pilot and spy, who fights against the occupying Japanese forces in China, must rescue the ruler of the city of Kaal from the hands of a ruthless Japanese general and his advancing army.
Who’s in it. Magnificent Warriors stars Michelle Yeoh as Ming, Richard Ng as Drifter Conman, Derek Yee Tung-Sing as Secret Agent 001 and Lowell Lo as Youda, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Magnificent Warriors has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Magnificent Warriors page.
If you liked it. Fans of Magnificent Warriors 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 Magnificent Warriors (1987)?
- In US, Magnificent Warriors is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Magnificent Warriors worth watching?
- Magnificent Warriors holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Magnificent Warriors?
- Magnificent Warriors stars Michelle Yeoh, Richard Ng, Derek Yee Tung-Sing, Lowell Lo and Lau Chin-Dai.