Special ID (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2013, Special ID is an action, drama and crime film directed by Clarence Yiu-leung Fok, running about 98 minutes. “Justice. Undercover.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A career-long undercover Hong Kong cop is sent to Mainland China when his former protégé becomes the primary suspect in a murder.
Who’s in it. Special ID stars Donnie Yen as Dragon Chan, Jing Tian as Fang Jing, Andy On as Sunny and Ronald Cheng as Captain Zhang, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Special ID has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $12.7K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, YouTube TV and Hi-YAH 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 Special ID page.
If you liked it. Fans of Special ID 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 Special ID (2013)?
- In US, Special ID is available to stream on fuboTV, YouTube TV and Hi-YAH, 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 Special ID worth watching?
- Special ID holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Special ID?
- Special ID stars Donnie Yen, Jing Tian, Andy On, Ronald Cheng and Hee Ching Paw.
- When was Special ID released?
- Special ID was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.