

Time and Tide
“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.
Where to watch Time and Tide in United States
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Where is Time and Tide streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Spain | — | Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | Amazon 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
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Cast of Time and Tide

Nicholas Tse Ting-Fung
Tyler Yim

Wu Bai
Jack Chow / Juan

Anthony Wong Chau-Sang
Uncle Ji

Cathy Tsui Chi-Kei
Ah Jo

Candy Lo Hau-Yam
Josephine Hong

Joe Lee Yiu-Ming
Thomas Hong

Jack Kao
SDU Commander

Jun Kung
Miquel

Kenji Tanigaki
Little Rat
Cheung Hung-On
Lam
Wong Kam-Pong
Bodyguard
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.











