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Bullet in the Head

1990·Movie
2h 16min·NR
IMDb7.5Rotten Tomatoes91%87%

Where to watch

PrimefuboTVKanopyShout! Factory TVPlex

Links go to licensed services. Data from JustWatch and TMDB.

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Bullet in the Head fingerprint

Relentless energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and breakneck

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline9
  • Fast Pace9
  • Spectacle9

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8
  • Family Dynamics8

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

War, crime, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction9
  • Acting9
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout cinematography, editing, and sound design

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing8
  • Sound Centrality8

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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You want something to laugh atYou need an uplifting moodGraphic violence bothers youYou want something quiet and calm

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About

Once The Best of Friends, Now The Worst of... Enemies!

Three childhood friends from the slums of Hong Kong flee to war-time Saigon after accidentally murdering a gang leader, but their troubles only escalate.
Heroic BloodshedTragic BrotherhoodIntense ActionWar-torn SagaPsychological TraumaBetrayal & LoyaltyJohn Woo SignatureBleak & ViolentVisceral Experience

Crew

Directed by:
John Woo, Janet Chun Siu-Chun, William Leung Chi-Ming
Written by:
John Woo, Janet Chun Siu-Chun, Patrick Leung Pak-Kin
Produced by:
John Woo, Patrick Leung Pak-Kin, Dave Lam Ching
Composed by:
James Wong Jim, Yolinda Yan Chor-Sin, Ronny Ching Siu-Lung

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Bullet in the Head

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Bullet in the Head legally?

PrimefuboTVKanopyShout! Factory TVPlexAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsShout! FactoryAmazon MX Player

Bullet in the Head is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Shout! Factory TV, and YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Bullet in the Head worth watching?

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85/100 (IMDb 7.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 91%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Bullet in the Head rated?

NRViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Bullet in the Head?

2 h 16 min

Bullet in the Head runs 2 h 16 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Bullet in the Head?

Critics91
Audiences81

Not quite. Critics rate Bullet in the Head higher (91) than audiences (81). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Bullet in the Head a box office hit?

Budget$4 million
Box office$1 million

No. It cost about $4 million to make and earned $1 million worldwide, 31% of its budget.

What language is Bullet in the Head in?

cnEnglishFrenchVietnamese

It was made in cn, with some English, French, Vietnamese. Produced in Hong Kong SAR China.

In how many countries can I watch Bullet in the Head?

121ADAGALAOARATAUAZBABBBEBFBGBM+107

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Bullet in the Head in 121 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Bullet in the Head use?

Gold FeverSoundtrack DissonanceBoom, Headshot!The CavalryWar Is HellBittersweet EndingMercy KillGuns AkimboStock FootageShoot the Shaggy DogAn Arm and a LegAbusive Parentsand 33 more

TV Tropes lists 45 storytelling tropes for Bullet in the Head, including Gold Fever, Soundtrack Dissonance, Boom, Headshot!.