Infernal Affairs (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 2002, Infernal Affairs is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Andrew Lau, running about 101 minutes. “Loyalty. Honor. Betrayal.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Chan Wing Yan, a young police officer, has been sent undercover as a mole in the local mafia. Lau Kin Ming, a young mafia member, infiltrates the police force. Years later, their older counterparts, Chen Wing Yan and Inspector Lau Kin Ming, respectively, race against time to expose the mole within their midst.
Who’s in it. Infernal Affairs stars Andy Lau as Lau Kin-Ming, Tony Leung Chiu-wai as Chan Wing-Yan, Anthony Wong as Wong Chi-Shing and Eric Tsang as Hon Sam, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, Infernal Affairs has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $8.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Infernal Affairs page.
If you liked it. Fans of Infernal Affairs 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 Infernal Affairs (2002)?
- In US, Infernal Affairs is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Infernal Affairs worth watching?
- Infernal Affairs holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Infernal Affairs?
- Infernal Affairs stars Andy Lau, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Anthony Wong, Eric Tsang and Kelly Chen.
- When was Infernal Affairs released?
- Infernal Affairs was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.