The New Option (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 2.5

Released in 2002, The New Option is an action and crime film directed by Gary Mak Wing-Lun, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. Faced with early retirement and difficulty recruiting, Stone is forced to lower his standard of acceptance. When a vicious, military-trained group of criminals commit a chain of big-time robberies, the Flying Tigers are called into action once again.
Who’s in it. The New Option stars Michael Wong as Stone, Shawn Yue Man-Lok, Patrick Tam Yiu-Man and Suki Kwan Sau-Mei, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.5/10, The New Option has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The New Option page.
If you liked it. Fans of The New Option 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 The New Option (2002)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The New Option change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The New Option worth watching?
- The New Option holds an audience score of 2.5 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 The New Option?
- The New Option stars Michael Wong, Shawn Yue Man-Lok, Patrick Tam Yiu-Man, Suki Kwan Sau-Mei and Raymond Ho-Yin Wong.
- When was The New Option released?
- The New Option was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.