Hot War (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 4.3
Released in 1998, Hot War is an action and thriller film directed by Jingle Ma Choh-Sing, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. Blue, Tango, and C.S. are CIA research scientists working on Project VR Fighter, which is designed to train any unskilled person into a magnificent combat agent. Tango and C.S. decide to undergo the training themselves, because Alien, the international terrorist, has killed C.S.’s fiancée and kidnapped Blue for his conspiracy. However, the side effects of Project VR Fighter cause problems between the two friends and their mission is soon put into jeopardy.
Who’s in it. Hot War stars Ekin Cheng Yee-Kin as Tango One, Kelly Chen as Blue Szeto, Jordan Chan as C.S. Koo and Terence Yin as Alien, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, Hot War has proved divisive with audiences.
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 Hot War page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hot War 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 Hot War (1998)?
- In US, Hot War is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hot War worth watching?
- Hot War holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hot War?
- Hot War stars Ekin Cheng Yee-Kin, Kelly Chen, Jordan Chan, Terence Yin and Vanessa Yeung.
- When was Hot War released?
- Hot War was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.