Magic Cop (1990): cast, story & where to watch

1990 · Film · ★ 6.6

Magic Cop poster

Released in 1990, Magic Cop is an action, comedy, crime and horror film directed by Stephen Tung Wai, running about 87 minutes. “He's a Modern Day Devil Hunter He's a Master of the Martial Arts He's... MR VAMPIRE!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A Taoist former cop is called to Hong Kong to assist in the investigation of of a series of strange murders. Aided by two local officers, he runs afoul of an evil sorceress.

Who’s in it. Magic Cop stars Lam Ching-Ying as Uncle Feng, Wilson Lam as Sergeant Lam, Michael Miu as Sergeant No. 2237 and Wong Mei-Wa as Lin, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Magic Cop has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, Hi-YAH and Hi-YAH Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Magic Cop page.

If you liked it. Fans of Magic Cop 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 Magic Cop (1990)?
In US, Magic Cop is available to stream on YouTube TV, Hi-YAH and Hi-YAH Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Magic Cop worth watching?
Magic Cop holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, crime and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Magic Cop?
Magic Cop stars Lam Ching-Ying, Wilson Lam, Michael Miu, Wong Mei-Wa and Wu Ma.
When was Magic Cop released?
Magic Cop was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.