Crime Story (1993): cast, story & where to watch

1993 · Film · ★ 6.7

Crime Story poster

Released in 1993, Crime Story is an action, thriller and crime film directed by Kirk Wong Chi-Keung, running about 107 minutes. “The world's toughest city needs more than an army to stop the mob… They need one man!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A special agent is assigned to protect a wealthy business magnate. However, when the businessman is kidnapped in a daring ambush, he teams up with a seasoned detective to crack the case. But soon he discovers the case isn't that simple.

Who’s in it. Crime Story stars Jackie Chan as Inspector Eddie Chan, Kent Cheng Jak-Si as Detective Hung Ting-Bong, Law Kar-Ying as Wong Yat-Fei and Au-Yeung Pui-San as Sum Yue, Fei's wife, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Crime Story has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $194.7K at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Crime Story page.

If you liked it. Fans of Crime Story 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 Crime Story (1993)?
In US, Crime Story is available to stream on fuboTV and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Crime Story worth watching?
Crime Story holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Crime Story?
Crime Story stars Jackie Chan, Kent Cheng Jak-Si, Law Kar-Ying, Au-Yeung Pui-San and Christine Ng.
When was Crime Story released?
Crime Story was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.