Shock Wave (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2017, Shock Wave is an action and crime film directed by Herman Yau, running about 119 minutes.
What it’s about. When a terrorist who specializes in explosives takes hold of an underground tunnel, he threatens to kill hostages if his demands are not met.
Who’s in it. Shock Wave stars Andy Lau as Cheung J.S., Jiang Wu as Peng Hong / Blast, Philip Keung Ho-Man as Kong Y.W. and Ron Ng as Ben, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Shock Wave has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Philo, Fandor and Fandor Amazon 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 Shock Wave page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shock Wave 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 Shock Wave (2017)?
- In US, Shock Wave is available to stream on fuboTV, Philo and Fandor, 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 Shock Wave worth watching?
- Shock Wave holds an audience score of 6.8 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 Shock Wave?
- Shock Wave stars Andy Lau, Jiang Wu, Philip Keung Ho-Man, Ron Ng and Baby John Choi.
- When was Shock Wave released?
- Shock Wave was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.