Karma (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 9

Released in 1986, Karma is a drama and war film directed by Hồ Quang Minh, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Binh is a South Vietnamese soldier whose wife Nga turns to a life of prostitution after Binh is classified as missing. When Binh does return, he finds it impossible to forgive the repentant Nga. The couple's doomed future continues, as Binh joins the Vietnamese Special Forces and a friend struggles to reunite the two.
Who’s in it. Karma stars Phuong Dung as Nga, Lê Cung Bắc as Tri, Trần Quang as Binh and Thành Trí as Commandant Cu, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Karma sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Karma page.
If you liked it. Fans of Karma tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Karma (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Karma change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Karma worth watching?
- Karma holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Karma?
- Karma stars Phuong Dung, Lê Cung Bắc, Trần Quang, Thành Trí and Năm Sa Đéc.
- When was Karma released?
- Karma was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.
