Movie

Once Upon a Time in China

“Never was a Hero needed more...”

★ 7.1(490)19912h 14m

Once Upon a Time in China is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Sky Go, Now TV Cinema and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. Availability checked 22 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Tsui Hark
Release date: 1991-08-15
Runtime: 2h 14m
Language: Cantonese
Box office: $3,826,459
Status: Released
Country: Hong Kong
Studio: Paragon Films
Part of: Once Upon a Time in China Collection

Once Upon a Time in China — trailer

About Once Upon a Time in China

Once Upon a Time in China is a 1991 movie in the Action and Drama genres, directed by Tsui Hark, starring Jet Li, Yuen Biao and Jacky Cheung Hok-Yau. It has a runtime of 2 hours 14 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.1/10 from 490 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Once Upon a Time in China in United Kingdom — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

In late 19th-century Canton, legendary hero Wong Fei-Hung battles foreign forces' (English, French and American) plundering of China. When Aunt Yee returns from America totally westernised, Wong assumes the role of protector. This proves difficult when his martial arts school and local militia become involved in fierce battles with foreign and local governments. As violence escalates, even Aunt Yee has to question her new western ideals, but is it possible to fight guns with Kung Fu?

Cast

Jet Li

Wong Fei Hung

Yuen Biao

Leung Foon

Jacky Cheung Hok-Yau

Buck Teeth So

Rosamund Kwan Chi-Lam

13th Aunt

Kent Cheng Jak-Si

Porky Wing

Yuen Gam-Fai

Ling Wan Kai

Yen Shi-Kwan

Iron Robe Yim Chun Tung

Lau Shun

Naval Commander Lau

Wu Ma

Grand Uncle Chueng

Yau Gin-Gwok

Shaho Gang Leader

Yuen Cheung-Yan

Yim's Opponent

Karel Wong Chi-Yeung

Governor

Themes & keywords

martial artskung fuherochinacolonisation19th centuryqing dynasty

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Once Upon a Time in China in United Kingdom?+

In United Kingdom, you can stream Once Upon a Time in China on Amazon Prime Video, Sky Go, Now TV Cinema and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video.

Is Once Upon a Time in China on Netflix?+

Once Upon a Time in China is not on Netflix in United Kingdom right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Sky Go, Now TV Cinema and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

How long is Once Upon a Time in China?+

Once Upon a Time in China has a runtime of 2 hours 14 minutes (134 minutes).

Who stars in Once Upon a Time in China?+

Once Upon a Time in China stars Jet Li, Yuen Biao, Jacky Cheung Hok-Yau, Rosamund Kwan Chi-Lam and Kent Cheng Jak-Si.

When did Once Upon a Time in China come out?+

Once Upon a Time in China is a 1991 movie directed by Tsui Hark.

What genre is Once Upon a Time in China?+

Once Upon a Time in China is Action and Drama film.

Who directed Once Upon a Time in China?+

Once Upon a Time in China was directed by Tsui Hark.