Swordsman
A kung-fu manual known as the Sacred Scroll is stolen from the Emperor's library. An army detachment is sent to recover it. Meanwhile, a young swordsman and his fellow disciple are accidentally drawn into the chaos.
Where to watch Swordsman in United States
Can I watch Swordsman in United States? Yes — you can stream Swordsman in United States on Criterion Channel, Plex, and Plex Channel, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open Swordsman there. Availability last verified on September 30, 2026.
Where is Swordsman streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Criterion Channel, Plex, Plex Channel, Tubi TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | Plex, Plex Channel | — |
| United Kingdom | Tubi TV, Plex | — |
| Canada | Criterion Channel, Tubi TV, Plex | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | Tubi TV, Plex | Amazon Video |
| Germany | Plex, Plex Channel | — |
| France | Plex, Plex Channel | — |
| Spain | Plex | — |
| Brazil | Plex, Plex Channel | — |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Plex | Amazon Video |
About Swordsman
Swordsman is a 1990 cn-language action and adventure film directed by Raymond Lee Wai-Man and Tony Ching Siu-Tung. The cast is led by Sam Hui, Cecilia Yip Tung, Jacky Cheung Hok-Yau. It has a runtime of 1h 57m. Viewers rate it 7.0/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel, Plex, Plex Channel.
Swordsman was produced by Film Workshop, Golden Princess Film Productions, and Long Shong Pictures and made in Hong Kong and Taiwan. It was released on April 5, 1990.
- Director
- Raymond Lee Wai-Man, Tony Ching Siu-Tung
- Writers
- Edward Leung Yiu-Ming, Tai Foo-Ho, Jason Lam Kee-To
- Release date
- April 5, 1990
- Original language
- cn
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Hong Kong, Taiwan
- Budget
- $2 million
- Production
- Film Workshop, Golden Princess Film Productions, Long Shong Pictures
Swordsman cast & crew
Swordsman was directed by Raymond Lee Wai-Man and Tony Ching Siu-Tung and written by Edward Leung Yiu-Ming, Tai Foo-Ho, and Jason Lam Kee-To.
The cast features Sam Hui as Ling Wu Chung, Cecilia Yip Tung as Kiddo, Jacky Cheung Hok-Yau as Au Yeung, Sharla Cheung Man as Ren Ying Ying, Fennie Yuen Kit-Ying as Blue Phoenix, and Lau Siu-Ming as Ngok.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Peter Pau Tak-Hai and it was produced by Tsui Hark and Ann Hui.
Is Swordsman worth watching?
Swordsman holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 96 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed action films.
At 1h 57m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy action and adventure, Swordsman is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Swordsman
In United States, you can stream Swordsman on Criterion Channel, Plex, Plex Channel, and 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 Swordsman
Sam Hui
Ling Wu Chung
Cecilia Yip Tung
Kiddo
Jacky Cheung Hok-Yau
Au Yeung
Sharla Cheung Man
Ren Ying Ying
Fennie Yuen Kit-Ying
Blue Phoenix
Lau Siu-Ming
Ngok
Yuen Wah
Zhor
Lau Shun
The Eunuch
Lam Ching-Ying
Kuk
Wu Ma
Lau
Cheung Ming-Man
Luk Ta Yau
Kam Shan
Lam Jan Nam
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Swordsman — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Swordsman in United States?
Swordsman is streaming on Criterion Channel, Plex, Plex Channel, Tubi TV in United States.
▸Is Swordsman on Criterion Channel?
Yes — Swordsman is currently available on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸What language is Swordsman in?
Swordsman is originally in cn, with audio tracks including Mandarin, Cantonese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Swordsman?
Swordsman runs 1 hours 57 minutes (117 minutes).
▸What is Swordsman rated?
It holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 96 ratings.
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