Hard Boiled (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 1992, Hard Boiled is an action, thriller and crime film directed by John Woo, running about 126 minutes. “As a cop, he has brains, brawn, and an instinct to kill.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A cop who loses his partner in a shoot-out with gun smugglers goes on a mission to catch them. In order to get closer to the leaders of the ring he joins forces with an undercover cop who's working as a gangster hitman. They use all means of excessive force to find them.
Who’s in it. Hard Boiled stars Chow Yun-fat as Insp. 'Tequila' Yuen, Tony Leung Chiu-wai as Alan, Anthony Wong as Johnny Wong and Teresa Mo as Teresa Chang, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Hard Boiled has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and Criterion 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 Hard Boiled page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hard Boiled 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 Hard Boiled (1992)?
- In US, Hard Boiled is available to stream on fuboTV and Criterion 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 Hard Boiled worth watching?
- Hard Boiled holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Hard Boiled?
- Hard Boiled stars Chow Yun-fat, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Anthony Wong, Teresa Mo and Philip Chan.
- When was Hard Boiled released?
- Hard Boiled was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 126 minutes.