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Time and Tide

2000·Movie·113 min·6.5(191)

Trust is fatal.

A streetwise young man becomes a bodyguard to score quick cash. He befriends a disillusioned mercenary determined to begin life anew. They find themselves working together to foil an assassination attempt, but their partnership ultimately can't last.

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Where to watch Time and Tide in United States

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Where is Time and Tide streaming around the world?

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JapanAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD

About Time and Tide

Time and Tide is a 2000 cn-language action, thriller and crime film directed by Tsui Hark. The cast is led by Nicholas Tse Ting-Fung, Wu Bai, Anthony Wong Chau-Sang. It has a runtime of 1h 53m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Time and Tide was produced by Film Workshop, Columbia Pictures, and CP Film Production Asia and made in Hong Kong and United States of America. It was released on October 19, 2000.

Director
Tsui Hark
Writers
Koan Hui, Tsui Hark
Release date
October 19, 2000
Original language
cn
Status
Released
Country
Hong Kong, United States of America
Production
Film Workshop, Columbia Pictures, CP Film Production Asia

Time and Tide cast & crew

Time and Tide was directed by Tsui Hark and written by Koan Hui and Tsui Hark.

The cast features Nicholas Tse Ting-Fung as Tyler Yim, Wu Bai as Jack Chow / Juan, Anthony Wong Chau-Sang as Uncle Ji, Cathy Tsui Chi-Kei as Ah Jo, Candy Lo Hau-Yam as Josephine Hong, and Joe Lee Yiu-Ming as Thomas Hong.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Tommy Wai Kai-Leung, cinematography is by Herman Yau, and it was produced by Tsui Hark.

Is Time and Tide worth watching?

Time and Tide holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 191 ratings, a solidly received action films.

At 1h 53m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy action, thriller, and crime, Time and Tide is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Time and Tide

Time and Tide isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.

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Cast of Time and Tide

Nicholas Tse Ting-Fung

Nicholas Tse Ting-Fung

Tyler Yim

Wu Bai

Wu Bai

Jack Chow / Juan

Anthony Wong Chau-Sang

Anthony Wong Chau-Sang

Uncle Ji

Cathy Tsui Chi-Kei

Cathy Tsui Chi-Kei

Ah Jo

Candy Lo Hau-Yam

Candy Lo Hau-Yam

Josephine Hong

Joe Lee Yiu-Ming

Joe Lee Yiu-Ming

Thomas Hong

Jack Kao

Jack Kao

SDU Commander

Jun Kung

Jun Kung

Miquel

Kenji Tanigaki

Kenji Tanigaki

Little Rat

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Cheung Hung-On

Lam

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Wong Kam-Pong

Bodyguard

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Alson Wong Ting-Bong

Bodyguard

Time and Tide — FAQs

Where can I watch Time and Tide in United States?

Time and Tide is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

What language is Time and Tide in?

Time and Tide is originally in cn, with audio tracks including Cantonese, Mandarin, English, Portuguese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Time and Tide?

Time and Tide runs 1 hours 53 minutes (113 minutes).

What is Time and Tide rated?

It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 191 ratings.

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