Bullets Over Summer (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1999, Bullets Over Summer is an action, thriller and crime film directed by Wilson Yip, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. Plainclothes policemen Brian and Mike use an elderly woman's apartment for surveillance, hoping to catch a fugitive gangster. They develop a warm relationship with their hostess, whom they call "granny." Meanwhile, each man develops a romantic relationship: Brian with a strange wandering teenage girl, and Mike with a pregnant woman at the dry cleaning shop. When the gangster returns to his flat, Brian and Mike are forced into an explosive confrontation.
Who’s in it. Bullets Over Summer stars Louis Koo as Brian, Francis Ng as Mike, Yiu-Cheung Lai as Stone and Stephanie Lam Mei-Jing as Jennifer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Bullets Over Summer 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 Bullets Over Summer page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bullets Over Summer 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 Bullets Over Summer (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Bullets Over Summer change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Bullets Over Summer worth watching?
- Bullets Over Summer holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bullets Over Summer?
- Bullets Over Summer stars Louis Koo, Francis Ng, Yiu-Cheung Lai, Stephanie Lam Mei-Jing and Michelle Saram.
- When was Bullets Over Summer released?
- Bullets Over Summer was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.