A Day Without Policemen (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 1993, A Day Without Policemen is a thriller and crime film directed by Johnny Lee Kwing-Kai, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. Chan Wai (Simon Yam) is a former inner-city policeman recovering from a traumatic experience involving an AK-47. After the incident, he was assigned to a rural island as police chief of a small village. He passes his uneventful days there drinking beer, smoking hash and daydreaming... but when a group of heavily armed thugs invade his district, he must face his trauma head-on and fight back.
Who’s in it. A Day Without Policemen stars Simon Yam as Chan Wai, Yu Li as Li Li, Cindy Yip Sin-Yi and Tommy Wong Kwong-Leung as Nam, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, A Day Without Policemen has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Day Without Policemen page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Day Without Policemen tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Day Without Policemen (1993)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Day Without Policemen change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Day Without Policemen worth watching?
- A Day Without Policemen holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Day Without Policemen?
- A Day Without Policemen stars Simon Yam, Yu Li, Cindy Yip Sin-Yi, Tommy Wong Kwong-Leung and Abby Lai Yin.
- When was A Day Without Policemen released?
- A Day Without Policemen was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.