Forbidden City Cop (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1996, Forbidden City Cop is an action, comedy and adventure film directed by Vincent Kok, running about 89 minutes. “He is the law! what law?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An imperial agent gets ridiculed for his various inventions, until his supportive wife encourages him to attend a conference, which's actually a trap to kill all the doctors serving the emperor, where his crazy inventions come in handy.
Who’s in it. Forbidden City Cop stars Stephen Chow as Ling Ling Fat, Carina Lau as Ling Kar Ting, Carman Lee Yeuk-Tung as Gum Tso and Law Kar-Ying as Fat Yan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Forbidden City Cop has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Forbidden City Cop page.
If you liked it. Fans of Forbidden City 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 Forbidden City Cop (1996)?
- In US, Forbidden City Cop is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Forbidden City Cop worth watching?
- Forbidden City Cop holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Forbidden City Cop?
- Forbidden City Cop stars Stephen Chow, Carina Lau, Carman Lee Yeuk-Tung, Law Kar-Ying and Cheung Tat-Ming.
- When was Forbidden City Cop released?
- Forbidden City Cop was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.