Young and Dangerous: The Prequel (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 5.8

Released in 1998, Young and Dangerous: The Prequel is an action, drama and crime film directed by Andrew Lau Wai-Keung, running about 117 minutes.
What it’s about. Showcasing the earlier years of Chan Ho Nam and Chicken, this prequel tells of their time during their willingness to follow Hung Hing's Uncle Bee.
Who’s in it. Young and Dangerous: The Prequel stars Nicholas Tse Ting-Fung as Chan Ho Nam, Sam Lee as Chicken, Daniel Wu as Big Head and Shu Qi as Fei, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Young and Dangerous: The Prequel has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Young and Dangerous: The Prequel page.
If you liked it. Fans of Young and Dangerous: The Prequel 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 Young and Dangerous: The Prequel (1998)?
- In US, Young and Dangerous: The Prequel is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Young and Dangerous: The Prequel worth watching?
- Young and Dangerous: The Prequel holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Young and Dangerous: The Prequel?
- Young and Dangerous: The Prequel stars Nicholas Tse Ting-Fung, Sam Lee, Daniel Wu, Shu Qi and Francis Ng Chun-Yu.
- When was Young and Dangerous: The Prequel released?
- Young and Dangerous: The Prequel was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.
