Knock Off (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1998, Knock Off is an action, thriller, crime and adventure film directed by Tsui Hark, running about 91 minutes. “There is no substitute.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Marcus Ray, a sales representative for "V SIX" jeans, and his partner, Tommy Hendricks, are about to be busted for selling "knock off" jeans. Their American contact, Karan Leigh, who by the way is not only their employer but a CIA agent sent to find the mole in their operation, is threatening them with a jail term if they do not prove their innocence.
Who’s in it. Knock Off stars Jean-Claude Van Damme as Marcus Ray, Rob Schneider as Tommy Hendricks, Lela Rochon as Karen Lee and Paul Sorvino as Harry Johanson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Knock Off has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $44M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Midnight Pulp 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 Knock Off page.
If you liked it. Fans of Knock Off 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 Knock Off (1998)?
- In US, Knock Off is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 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 Knock Off worth watching?
- Knock Off holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, crime and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Knock Off?
- Knock Off stars Jean-Claude Van Damme, Rob Schneider, Lela Rochon, Paul Sorvino and Michael Wong.
- When was Knock Off released?
- Knock Off was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.