Code Name: Cougar (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1989, Code Name: Cougar is a thriller and drama film directed by Zhang Yimou, running about 76 minutes.
What it’s about. A commercial airliner on a routine flight between Taipei and Seoul is hijacked and taken to mainland China by the Taiwan Revolutionary Army Front. Chinese authorities cannot seize the plane because of the presence of an important business figure on board, but agree to cooperate with Taiwanese authorities to defuse the tense situation.
Who’s in it. Code Name: Cougar stars Ge You as Zheng Xianping, Gong Li as Ah Li, Liu Xiaoning as Liang Zhuang and Yu Rongguang as Vice-captain, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Code Name: Cougar has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Code Name: Cougar page.
If you liked it. Fans of Code Name: Cougar tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Code Name: Cougar (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Code Name: Cougar change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Code Name: Cougar worth watching?
- Code Name: Cougar holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Code Name: Cougar?
- Code Name: Cougar stars Ge You, Gong Li, Liu Xiaoning, Yu Rongguang and Wang Xueqi.
- When was Code Name: Cougar released?
- Code Name: Cougar was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.