Running Out of Time
“Let the games begin.”
Police inspector and excellent hostage negotiator Ho Sheung-Sang finds himself in over his head when he is pulled into a 72 hour game by a cancer suffering criminal out for vengeance on Hong Kong's organized crime syndicates.
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Where is Running Out of Time streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Darkroom | — |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video |
| South Korea | wavve, Watcha | wavve |
About Running Out of Time
Running Out of Time is a 1999 cn-language drama, action and thriller film directed by Johnnie To. The cast is led by Lau Ching-Wan, Andy Lau, Yoyo Mung Ka-Wai. It has a runtime of 1h 33m. Viewers rate it 7.3/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Darkroom.
Running Out of Time was produced by Win's Entertainment Ltd. and Milkyway Image and made in Hong Kong. It was released on September 23, 1999. Made on a budget of about $0 million, it went on to gross $2 million worldwide.
- Director
- Johnnie To
- Writers
- Julien Carbon, Laurent Courtiaud, Yau Nai-Hoi
- Release date
- September 23, 1999
- Original language
- cn
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Budget
- $0 million
- Box office
- $2 million
- Production
- Win's Entertainment Ltd., Milkyway Image
Running Out of Time cast & crew
Running Out of Time was directed by Johnnie To and written by Julien Carbon, Laurent Courtiaud, and Yau Nai-Hoi.
The cast features Lau Ching-Wan as Insp. Ho Sheung-Sang, Andy Lau as Mr. Cheung, Yoyo Mung Ka-Wai as Leung Yuen Ting, Benz Hui Siu-Hung as Chief Inspector Wong Kai Fai, Lam Suet as Suet, and Waise Lee Chi-Hung as Mr. Chen.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Raymond Wong Ying-Wah, cinematography is by Cheng Siu-Keung, and it was produced by Johnnie To and Charles Heung.
Is Running Out of Time worth watching?
Running Out of Time holds an audience score of 7.3/10 from 172 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 33m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama, action, and thriller, Running Out of Time is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Running Out of Time
Lau Ching-Wan
Insp. Ho Sheung-Sang
Andy Lau
Mr. Cheung
Yoyo Mung Ka-Wai
Leung Yuen Ting
Benz Hui Siu-Hung
Chief Inspector Wong Kai Fai
Lam Suet
Suet
Waise Lee Chi-Hung
Mr. Chen
Hung Wai-Leung
Mr. Lee
Oscar Lam Wai-Kin
Mr. Hau
Ruby Wong Cheuk-Ling
Head of Interpol
Jimmy Wong
Office Building Security Guard
Lee Sau-Kei
Mr. Cheung's Doctor
Wilson Ai Wai
Policeman in Bank Robbery
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Running Out of Time — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Running Out of Time in United States?
Running Out of Time is streaming on Darkroom in United States.
▸Is Running Out of Time on Darkroom?
Yes — Running Out of Time is currently available on Darkroom in United States.
▸What language is Running Out of Time in?
Running Out of Time is originally in cn, with audio tracks including Cantonese, Mandarin, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Running Out of Time?
Running Out of Time runs 1 hours 33 minutes (93 minutes).
▸What is Running Out of Time rated?
It holds a 7.3/10 audience score from 172 ratings.
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