The Bride with White Hair (1993): cast, story & where to watch

1993 · Film · ★ 6.4

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Released in 1993, The Bride with White Hair is an action, fantasy, drama and adventure film directed by Ronny Yu, running about 92 minutes.

What it’s about. The sensitive swordsman Cho Yi-Hang is tired of his life. He is the unwilling successor to the Wu-Tang clan throne and the unsure commander of the clan's forces in a war against foreign tribes and an evil cult. One day, he meets the beautiful Lien, a killer for the evil cult who is equally unsatisfied with her situation, but their love angers both the Wu-Tang clan and the evil cult.

Who’s in it. The Bride with White Hair stars Leslie Cheung as Cho Yi Hang, Brigitte Lin as Lien Ni Chang, Francis Ng Chun-Yu as Chi Wu Shuang and Elaine Lui Siu-Ling as Chi Wu Shuang, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Bride with White Hair has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel, Screambox Amazon Channel and Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Bride with White Hair page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Bride with White Hair 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 Bride with White Hair (1993)?
In US, The Bride with White Hair is available to stream on Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel and Screambox Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Bride with White Hair worth watching?
The Bride with White Hair holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, fantasy, drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Bride with White Hair?
The Bride with White Hair stars Leslie Cheung, Brigitte Lin, Francis Ng Chun-Yu, Elaine Lui Siu-Ling and Yammie Lam Kit-Ying.
When was The Bride with White Hair released?
The Bride with White Hair was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.