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
Can I watch Big Trouble in Little China in United States? Big Trouble in Little China isn't on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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Where is Big Trouble in Little China streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | Disney Plus, Channel 4 | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Disney Plus, Hollywood Suite, Hollywood Suite Amazon Channel | 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 | 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 available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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 John Carpenter, cinematography is by Dean Cundey, and it was produced by Paul Monash and Keith Barish.
Is Big Trouble in Little China worth watching?
Big Trouble in Little China holds an audience score of 7.2/10 from 3,412 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
Big Trouble in Little China isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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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 not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸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 3,412 ratings.
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