Close Escape (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1989, Close Escape is an action, thriller and drama film directed by Chow Jan-Wing, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. Knowing that he's dying from cancer, Lam feels a responsibility to come up with sufficient funds quickly so that his younger brother Wai-leong can complete medical school.
Who’s in it. Close Escape stars Aaron Kwok as Ben Kwok, Michael Miu as Lam Wai-Tung, Dick Wei as Chiu Ying Kau and Max Mok Siu-Chung as Lam Wai-Leung, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Close Escape 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 Close Escape page.
If you liked it. Fans of Close Escape 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 Close Escape (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Close Escape change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Close Escape worth watching?
- Close Escape holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Close Escape?
- Close Escape stars Aaron Kwok, Michael Miu, Dick Wei, Max Mok Siu-Chung and Yukari Ôshima.
- When was Close Escape released?
- Close Escape was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.