Lifeline
“Sometimes the most dangerous fires burn without flames.”
Lifeline is streaming on Netflix in Philippines, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. Availability checked 21 June 2026.
Where to watch Lifeline
🇵🇭 Philippines
Good to know
- Director
- Johnnie To
- Release date
- 1997-01-03
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Studio
- Cosmopolitan Film Productions Co., Ltd.
Lifeline — trailer
About Lifeline
Lifeline is a 1997 movie in the Action and Thriller genres, directed by Johnnie To, starring Lau Ching-Wan, Alex Fong Chung-Sun and Carman Lee Yeuk-Tung. It has a runtime of 1 hour 48 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.2/10 from 24 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Lifeline in Philippines — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Synopsis
A heroic but cocky firefighter pays no regard to the dangers of the job but lacks the courage to face his personal demons. When faced with a giant and volatile inferno, he must put aside personal differences with his boss if they are both to survive.
Cast
Lau Ching-Wan
Chief Yau Sui
Alex Fong Chung-Sun
Raymond Cheung Man Kit
Carman Lee Yeuk-Tung
Dr. Annie Chan
Damian Lau Chung-Yan
Chief Fire Officer Cheng Fu Wai
Ruby Wong Cheuk-Ling
Madam Lo Ka Wai
Raymond Ho-Yin Wong
Wong Ho Yin
Chan Man-Lei
Chan Man-Lei
Yuen Bun
Station Officer Fung Ting Kwok
Lam Suet
Arsonist (uncredited)
Kenneth Chan
Annie's Boyfriend
Patrick Dunn
Madam Lo's Husband
Eileen Yeow
Janet
Themes & keywords
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Lifeline in Philippines?+
In Philippines, you can stream Lifeline on Netflix. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store.
Is Lifeline on Netflix?+
Yes — Lifeline is available to stream on Netflix in Philippines.
How long is Lifeline?+
Lifeline has a runtime of 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).
Who stars in Lifeline?+
Lifeline stars Lau Ching-Wan, Alex Fong Chung-Sun, Carman Lee Yeuk-Tung, Damian Lau Chung-Yan and Ruby Wong Cheuk-Ling.
When did Lifeline come out?+
Lifeline is a 1997 movie directed by Johnnie To.
What genre is Lifeline?+
Lifeline is Action and Thriller film.
Who directed Lifeline?+
Lifeline was directed by Johnnie To.
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