Swordsman is streaming on Criterion Channel in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. Availability checked 19 June 2026.
Where to watch Swordsman
🇨🇦 Canada
Good to know
- Director
- Tsui Hark, Tony Ching Siu-Tung, King Hu, Raymond Lee Wai-Man
- Release date
- 1990-04-05
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Language
- Mandarin
- Budget
- $2,100,000
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Studio
- Film Workshop
- Part of
- Swordsman Collection
Swordsman — trailer
About Swordsman
Swordsman is a 1990 movie in the Action and Adventure genres, directed by Tsui Hark, Tony Ching Siu-Tung, King Hu and Raymond Lee Wai-Man, starring Sam Hui, Cecilia Yip Tung and Jacky Cheung Hok-Yau. It has a runtime of 2 hours 0 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 91 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Swordsman in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Synopsis
A kung-fu manual known as the Sacred Scroll is stolen from the Emperor's library. An army detachment is sent to recover it. Meanwhile, a young swordsman and his fellow disciple are accidentally drawn into the chaos.
Cast
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Swordsman in Canada?+
In Canada, you can stream Swordsman on Criterion Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store.
Is Swordsman on Netflix?+
Swordsman is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on Criterion Channel.
How long is Swordsman?+
Swordsman has a runtime of 2 hours 0 minutes (120 minutes).
Who stars in Swordsman?+
Swordsman stars Sam Hui, Cecilia Yip Tung, Jacky Cheung Hok-Yau, Sharla Cheung and Fennie Yuen Kit-Ying.
When did Swordsman come out?+
Swordsman is a 1990 movie directed by Tsui Hark, Tony Ching Siu-Tung, King Hu and Raymond Lee Wai-Man.
What genre is Swordsman?+
Swordsman is Action and Adventure film.
Who directed Swordsman?+
Swordsman was directed by Tsui Hark, Tony Ching Siu-Tung, King Hu and Raymond Lee Wai-Man.
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