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High Risk

1995·Movie
1h 41min·R

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Relentless energy, funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Breakneck and epic

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace9
  • Spectacle9
  • Adrenaline8

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia7
  • Catharsis6
  • Romance4

Humor

Plenty of slapstick and satire

  • Physical Comedy8
  • Satire & Parody8
  • Absurdist Humor7

World

Show business and pop culture

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Rewatchability8
  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Sound Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightParty VibePartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

He Redefines Revenge.

After failing to save his wife from 'The Doctor', Kit Li is working as a bodyguard and secret stunt double for the cowardly martial arts film star Frankie Lane. Frankie attends an exhibition of the crown jewels of Russia at a Hong Kong hotel, and when the Doctor's gang take over the building in attempt to steal them, Kit is the only thing standing in their way. Will Frankie regain his courage? Will romance blossom between Kit and the nosy reporter? Who has the best Kung-Fu?
Hong Kong ActionMartial ArtsAction ComedyParodyHigh-OctaneStunt SpectacleBuddy ComedyExplosiveCult Classic

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Where can I stream High Risk legally?

High Risk is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, and Pluto TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is High Risk worth watching?

61
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62/100 (IMDb 6.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is High Risk rated?

RViolenceStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is High Risk?

1 h 41 min

High Risk runs 1 h 41 min.

What language is High Risk in?

cnChineseEnglish

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

In how many countries can I watch High Risk?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for High Risk in 11 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does High Risk use?

Nobody Here but Us StatuesBait-and-SwitchCrouching Moron, Hidden BadassUndignified DeathExpyMachete MayhemHalf the Man He Used to BeDressing as the EnemyDowner BeginningKarmic DeathPapa WolfSuck Out the Poisonand 45 more

TV Tropes lists 57 storytelling tropes for High Risk, including Nobody Here but Us Statues, Bait-and-Switch, Crouching Moron, Hidden Badass.