Born to Be King
“When the Triads Arrive, Fear Arrives.”
Triad member Chicken is designated by Taiwan's San Luen Gang to marry Nanako, the daughter of the fifth generation leader of the Yamada Gang in Japan. Later, the leader of the triad group gets murdered. Actually, all the San Luen Gang members suspect Chicken attacked their leader Liu, in order to make a chance for him to rule the Gang and thus have adopted an extremely hostile attitude towards him.
Where to watch Born to Be King in United States
Hi-YAHClick a service to open Born to Be King there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Born to Be King streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Hi-YAH | — |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, Asian Drama Channel Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
| South Korea | wavve | wavve |
About Born to Be King
Born to Be King is a 2000 cn-language action, crime and thriller film directed by Andrew Lau Wai-Keung. The cast is led by Ekin Cheng Yee-Kin, Jordan Chan Siu-Chun, Shu Qi. It has a runtime of 1h 58m. In United States, it is currently streaming on Hi-YAH.
Born to Be King was produced by Artwell Productions Ltd. and Orange Sky Golden Harvest and made in Hong Kong. It was released on July 21, 2000.
- Director
- Andrew Lau Wai-Keung
- Writers
- Chau Ting, Manfred Wong Man-Chun
- Release date
- July 21, 2000
- Original language
- cn
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Production
- Artwell Productions Ltd., Orange Sky Golden Harvest
Born to Be King cast & crew
Born to Be King was directed by Andrew Lau Wai-Keung and written by Chau Ting and Manfred Wong Man-Chun.
The cast features Ekin Cheng Yee-Kin as Chan Ho Nam, Jordan Chan Siu-Chun as Chicken / Saan Gai, Shu Qi as Mei Ling, Gigi Lai Chi as Tuan Mu Rong Yu, Sonny Chiba as Ichiro Kusakari, and Roy Cheung Yiu-Yeung as Akira Kusakari.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Jacky Tang Hon-Pong and it was produced by Raymond Chow and Frankie Ng Chi-Hung.
Is Born to Be King worth watching?
At 1h 58m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy action, crime, and thriller, Born to Be King is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Born to Be King
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Cast of Born to Be King
Ekin Cheng Yee-Kin
Chan Ho Nam
Jordan Chan Siu-Chun
Chicken / Saan Gai
Shu Qi
Mei Ling
Gigi Lai Chi
Tuan Mu Rong Yu
Sonny Chiba
Ichiro Kusakari
Roy Cheung Yiu-Yeung
Akira Kusakari
Anya
Nanako Kusakari
Chin Ka-Lok
Big Head
Michael Tse Tin-Wah
Michael
Jerry Lamb Hiu-Fung
Bau Pei / Foreskin
Jason Chu Wing-Tong
Jason
Blackie Ko Sau-Leung
Wong Dog Dog
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Born to Be King — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Born to Be King in United States?
Born to Be King is streaming on Hi-YAH in United States.
▸Is Born to Be King on Hi-YAH?
Yes — Born to Be King is currently available on Hi-YAH in United States.
▸What language is Born to Be King in?
Born to Be King is originally in cn, with audio tracks including Cantonese, Mandarin. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Born to Be King?
Born to Be King runs 1 hours 58 minutes (118 minutes).
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