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Bullet in the Head

1990·Movie·NR·136 min·7.6(322)

Once The Best of Friends, Now The Worst of... Enemies!

Three childhood friends from the slums of Hong Kong flee to war-time Saigon after accidentally murdering a gang leader, but their troubles only escalate.

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Where to watch Bullet in the Head in United States

Can I watch Bullet in the Head in United States? Yes — you can stream Bullet in the Head in United States on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Criterion Channel, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

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Where is Bullet in the Head streaming around the world?

CountryStreaming onRent / Buy
United StatesAmazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Criterion Channel, Amazon Prime Video with AdsAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
United KingdomTubi TV, PlexApple TV Store, Amazon Video
CanadaCriterion Channel, Tubi TV, PlexApple TV Store
AustraliaTubi TV, PlexAmazon Video
GermanyPlex
FrancePlexCanal VOD, Apple TV Store, Sooner
SpainMovistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , Plex
BrazilLooke, Oldflix, NetMovies, Plex
JapanU-NEXTAmazon Video
South KoreaWatcha, TVING

About Bullet in the Head

Bullet in the Head is a 1990 cn-language action, crime and thriller film directed by John Woo. The cast is led by Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Jacky Cheung Hok-Yau, Waise Lee Chi-Hung. It has a runtime of 2h 16m. Viewers rate it 7.6/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Criterion Channel.

Bullet in the Head was produced by Golden Princess Film Productions and John Woo Film Production and made in Hong Kong. It was released on August 17, 1990, and carries a NR certification. Made on a budget of about $4 million, it went on to gross $1 million worldwide.

Director
John Woo
Writers
Patrick Leung Pak-Kin, Janet Chun Siu-Chun, John Woo
Release date
August 17, 1990
Original language
cn
Age rating
NR
Status
Released
Country
Hong Kong
Budget
$4 million
Box office
$1 million
Production
Golden Princess Film Productions, John Woo Film Production
#vietnam war#friendship#vietnam#killing#saigon#riot#hong kong#childhood friends#independent film#friend relationship

Bullet in the Head cast & crew

Bullet in the Head was directed by John Woo and written by Patrick Leung Pak-Kin, Janet Chun Siu-Chun, and John Woo.

The cast features Tony Leung Chiu-wai as Ben / Siu Bun, Jacky Cheung Hok-Yau as Frank / Fai Jai, Waise Lee Chi-Hung as Paul / Sau Ming, Simon Yam as Luke / Lok, Fennie Yuen Kit-Ying as Jane / Siu Jan, and Yolinda Yan Chor-Sin as Sally Yan Sau Ching.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by James Wong Jim, cinematography is by Chai Kittikum Som, and it was produced by John Woo.

Is Bullet in the Head worth watching?

Bullet in the Head holds an audience score of 7.6/10 from 322 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed action films.

At 2h 16m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy action, crime, and thriller, Bullet in the Head is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Bullet in the Head

In United States, you can stream Bullet in the Head on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Criterion Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, 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 Bullet in the Head

Tony Leung Chiu-wai

Tony Leung Chiu-wai

Ben / Siu Bun

Jacky Cheung Hok-Yau

Jacky Cheung Hok-Yau

Frank / Fai Jai

Waise Lee Chi-Hung

Waise Lee Chi-Hung

Paul / Sau Ming

Simon Yam

Simon Yam

Luke / Lok

Fennie Yuen Kit-Ying

Fennie Yuen Kit-Ying

Jane / Siu Jan

Yolinda Yan Chor-Sin

Yolinda Yan Chor-Sin

Sally Yan Sau Ching

Lam Chung

Lam Chung

Mr Y.S. Leong

Nina Paw Hei-Ching

Nina Paw Hei-Ching

Ben's Mother

Chang Gan-Wing

Chang Gan-Wing

Jane's Father

So Hang-Suen

So Hang-Suen

Jane's Mother

Chang Tseng

Chang Tseng

Paul's Father

Siao San-Yan

Siao San-Yan

Mr. Shing

Bullet in the Head — FAQs

Where can I watch Bullet in the Head in United States?

Bullet in the Head is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Criterion Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads in United States.

Is Bullet in the Head on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Bullet in the Head is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.

What language is Bullet in the Head in?

Bullet in the Head is originally in cn, with audio tracks including Cantonese, English, French, Vietnamese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Bullet in the Head?

Bullet in the Head runs 2 hours 16 minutes (136 minutes).

What is Bullet in the Head rated?

Bullet in the Head is rated NR. It holds a 7.6/10 audience score from 322 ratings.

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