Beast Cops (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1998, Beast Cops is an action and crime film directed by Gordon Chan, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. Ruthlessly realistic, and vivid and unremitting in its uncompromising brutality and honesty, Beast Cops is a visceral and hard-hitting exploration of the dichotomous existence of two cops charged with upholding the law, while balancing on a moral knife-edge. Compelling and controversial, with a breakout performance of startling intensity from leading man Anthony Wong, this raw and enticing action-thriller has mesmerized audiences worldwide with its disturbing examination of the subjective and marginal morality, which inhabits the uncertain and ambiguous world of law enforcement.
Who’s in it. Beast Cops stars Anthony Wong as Tung, Michael Wong as Michael Cheung, Kathy Chow as Yoyo and Stephanie Che as Yee, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Beast Cops has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Beast Cops page.
If you liked it. Fans of Beast Cops 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 Beast Cops (1998)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Beast Cops change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Beast Cops worth watching?
- Beast Cops holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Beast Cops?
- Beast Cops stars Anthony Wong, Michael Wong, Kathy Chow, Stephanie Che and Sam Lee.
- When was Beast Cops released?
- Beast Cops was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.