The Death Games (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 3
Released in 1997, The Death Games is an action film directed by James Wu Kuo-Ren, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Tong causes the death of a drug lord called Lion. Years later, his vengeance obsessed son Tiger Shelly (Kim-Maree Penn) are back to settle the score. Tiger assassinates Tong and then goes after Tong's best buddy Kao Fu (Leung Kar Yan). Fu has adopted Tong's daughter Jin, who has come to stay with her new sister Min. They befriend martial arts instructor Kao Hwa (Fan Siu Wong), whose late father was also a good friend of Tong's. He looks after them as it was his Dad's wish to pay back Tong and the fight-fest begins...
Who’s in it. The Death Games stars Louis Fan Siu-Wong as Kao Hwa, Kim Maree Penn as Shelly Kim, Collin Chou as Long and Bryan Leung Kar-Yan as Kao Fu, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.0/10, The Death Games 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 Death Games page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Death Games 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 Death Games (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Death Games change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Death Games worth watching?
- The Death Games holds an audience score of 3.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Death Games?
- The Death Games stars Louis Fan Siu-Wong, Kim Maree Penn, Collin Chou, Bryan Leung Kar-Yan and Billy Chow Bei-Lei.
- When was The Death Games released?
- The Death Games was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.