Throw Down
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Where to watch Throw Down in United States
Criterion ChannelClick a service to open Throw Down there. Availability last verified on July 11, 2026.
Where is Throw Down streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Criterion Channel | — |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | — |
| Australia | SBS On Demand | — |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, BS10 STAR CHANNEL EX Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| South Korea | wavve, Watcha, TVING | wavve |
About Throw Down
Throw Down is a 2004 cn-language drama and action film directed by Johnnie To. The cast is led by Louis Koo, Aaron Kwok Fu-Shing, Cherrie Ying Choi-Yi. It has a runtime of 1h 36m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel.
Throw Down was produced by Milkyway Image and made in Hong Kong and China. It was released on July 8, 2004.
- Director
- Johnnie To
- Writers
- Yau Nai-Hoi, Au Kin-Yee, Yip Tin-Shing
- Release date
- July 8, 2004
- Original language
- cn
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Hong Kong, China
- Production
- Milkyway Image
Throw Down cast & crew
Throw Down was directed by Johnnie To and written by Yau Nai-Hoi, Au Kin-Yee, and Yip Tin-Shing.
The cast features Louis Koo as Sze-To Bo, Aaron Kwok Fu-Shing as Tony, Cherrie Ying Choi-Yi as Mona, Tony Leung Ka-fai as Lee Kong, Eddie Cheung Siu-Fai as Boss Savage, and Jordan Chan Siu-Chun as Mona's Agent.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Peter Kam Pau-Tat, cinematography is by Cheng Siu-Keung, and it was produced by Johnnie To and Stephen Lam Bing-Kwan.
Is Throw Down worth watching?
Throw Down holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 117 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 36m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama and action, Throw Down is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Throw Down
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Cast of Throw Down
Louis Koo
Sze-To Bo
Aaron Kwok Fu-Shing
Tony
Cherrie Ying Choi-Yi
Mona
Tony Leung Ka-fai
Lee Kong
Eddie Cheung Siu-Fai
Boss Savage
Jordan Chan Siu-Chun
Mona's Agent
Lo Hoi-Pang
Master Cheng
Calvin Choi Yat-Chi
Jing
Jack Kao
Mona's Father
Hung Wai-Leung
Arcade Player (uncredited)
Lu Ching-Ting
Savage's Runner (uncredited)
Ronald Yan Mau-Keung
Sze-To's Boss
Throw Down — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Throw Down in United States?
Throw Down is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸Is Throw Down on Criterion Channel?
Yes — Throw Down is currently available on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸What language is Throw Down in?
Throw Down is originally in cn, with audio tracks including Cantonese, Japanese, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Throw Down?
Throw Down runs 1 hours 36 minutes (96 minutes).
▸What is Throw Down rated?
It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 117 ratings.
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