

Big Trouble in Little China
“Jack Burton's in for some serious trouble and you're in for some serious fun.”
Truck driver Jack Burton gets embroiled in a supernatural battle when his best friend Wang Chi's green-eyed fiancée is kidnapped by henchmen of the sorcerer Lo Pan, who must marry a girl with green eyes in order to return to the human realm.
Where to watch Big Trouble in Little China in United States
Click a service to open Big Trouble in Little China there. Availability last verified on June 23, 2026.
Where is Big Trouble in Little China streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Tubi TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Disney Plus, Hollywood Suite, Hollywood Suite Amazon Channel, Tubi TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Orange VOD |
| Spain | Disney Plus, Movistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , Tivify | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Disney Plus | — |
| Japan | Disney Plus | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About Big Trouble in Little China
Big Trouble in Little China is a 1986 English-language action, adventure and comedy film directed by John Carpenter. The cast is led by Kurt Russell, Kim Cattrall, Dennis Dun. It has a runtime of 1h 40m. Viewers rate it 7.2/10 across 3400 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Tubi TV.
Big Trouble in Little China was produced by Taft Entertainment Pictures, 20th Century Fox, and SLM Production Group and made in United States of America. It was released on May 30, 1986, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $25 million, it went on to gross $11 million worldwide.
- Director
- John Carpenter
- Writers
- David Z. Weinstein, Gary Goldman
- Release date
- May 30, 1986
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $25 million
- Box office
- $11 million
- Production
- Taft Entertainment Pictures, 20th Century Fox, SLM Production Group
Big Trouble in Little China cast & crew
Big Trouble in Little China was directed by John Carpenter and written by David Z. Weinstein and Gary Goldman.
The cast features Kurt Russell as Jack Burton, Kim Cattrall as Gracie Law, Dennis Dun as Wang Chi, James Hong as David Lo Pan, Victor Wong as Egg Shen, and Kate Burton as Margo.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Alan Howarth, cinematography is by Dean Cundey, and it was produced by Paul Monash and Larry Franco.
Is Big Trouble in Little China worth watching?
Big Trouble in Little China holds an audience score of 7.2/10 from 3,372 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed action films.
At 1h 40m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy action, adventure, and comedy, Big Trouble in Little China is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Big Trouble in Little China
In United States, you can stream Big Trouble in Little China on Tubi TV, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Big Trouble in Little China

Kurt Russell
Jack Burton

Kim Cattrall
Gracie Law

Dennis Dun
Wang Chi

James Hong
David Lo Pan

Victor Wong
Egg Shen

Kate Burton
Margo

Donald Li
Eddie Lee

Carter Huang Chia-Ta
Thunder

Peter Kwong
Rain

James Pax
Lightning

Suzee Pai
Miao Yin

Chao Li Chi
Uncle Chu
Big Trouble in Little China — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Big Trouble in Little China in United States?
Big Trouble in Little China is streaming on Tubi TV in United States.
▸Is Big Trouble in Little China on Tubi TV?
Yes — Big Trouble in Little China is currently available on Tubi TV in United States.
▸What language is Big Trouble in Little China in?
Big Trouble in Little China is originally in English, with audio tracks including Cantonese, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Big Trouble in Little China?
Big Trouble in Little China runs 1 hours 40 minutes (100 minutes).
▸What is Big Trouble in Little China rated?
Big Trouble in Little China is rated PG-13. It holds a 7.2/10 audience score from 3,372 ratings.











