Bullet in the Head (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 1990, Bullet in the Head is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by John Woo, running about 130 minutes.
What it’s about. When three close friends escape from Hong Kong to war-time Saigon to start a criminal's life, they all go through a harrowing experience which totally shatters their lives and their friendship forever.
Who’s in it. Bullet in the Head stars Tony Leung Chiu-wai as Ben, Jacky Cheung as Frank, Waise Lee Chi-Hung as Paul and Simon Yam as Luke, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Bullet in the Head has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Criterion Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads 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 Bullet in the Head page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bullet in the Head 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 Bullet in the Head (1990)?
- In US, Bullet in the Head is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Criterion Channel, 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 Bullet in the Head worth watching?
- Bullet in the Head holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Bullet in the Head?
- Bullet in the Head stars Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Jacky Cheung, Waise Lee Chi-Hung, Simon Yam and Fennie Yuen.