Throw Down (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2004, Throw Down is an action and drama film directed by Johnnie To, running about 95 minutes. “In the world of Judo, failure is not an option.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A former Judo champion is given the chance to redeem himself after he befriends a competitor and an aspiring singer.
Who’s in it. Throw Down stars Louis Koo as Sze-To Bo, Aaron Kwok as Tony, Cherrie Ying Choi-Yi as Mona and Tony Leung Ka-fai as Lee Kong, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Throw Down has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Throw Down page.
If you liked it. Fans of Throw Down 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 Throw Down (2004)?
- In US, Throw Down is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Throw Down worth watching?
- Throw Down holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Throw Down?
- Throw Down stars Louis Koo, Aaron Kwok, Cherrie Ying Choi-Yi, Tony Leung Ka-fai and Jordan Chan.
- When was Throw Down released?
- Throw Down was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.