Mr. Nice Guy (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1997, Mr. Nice Guy is an action, comedy and crime film directed by Sammo Hung, running about 101 minutes. “Fight first. Apologize later.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A Chinese chef accidentally gets involved with a news reporter who filmed a drug bust that went awry and is now being chased by gangs who are trying to get the video tape.
Who’s in it. Mr. Nice Guy stars Jackie Chan as Jackie, Richard Norton as Giancarlo, Miki Lee as Miki and Gabrielle Fitzpatrick as Diana, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Mr. Nice Guy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $18.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mr. Nice Guy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mr. Nice Guy 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 Mr. Nice Guy (1997)?
- In US, Mr. Nice Guy is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Mr. Nice Guy worth watching?
- Mr. Nice Guy holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mr. Nice Guy?
- Mr. Nice Guy stars Jackie Chan, Richard Norton, Miki Lee, Gabrielle Fitzpatrick and Karen McLymont.
- When was Mr. Nice Guy released?
- Mr. Nice Guy was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.