The Mission (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1999, The Mission is an action, drama and crime film directed by Johnnie To, running about 84 minutes. “Five men. They appreciate each other's guts and wisdom, and they are always perfect partners in missions. But now, they'll have to hold their pistols at each other...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Triad boss Lung, who has just escaped being killed in an assassination attempt hires the killers Curtis, James, Mike, Roy and Shin for his protection. Their grown solidarity is under compulsion when Lung orders Curtis to kill Shin in punishment for his affair with Mrs. Lung.
Who’s in it. The Mission stars Anthony Wong as Curtis, Francis Ng as Roy, Jackie Lui Chung-Yin as Shin and Roy Cheung as Mike, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, The Mission has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Mission page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Mission 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 Mission (1999)?
- In US, The Mission is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Mission worth watching?
- The Mission holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Mission?
- The Mission stars Anthony Wong, Francis Ng, Jackie Lui Chung-Yin, Roy Cheung and Lam Suet.
- When was The Mission released?
- The Mission was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.