Sign in
Trailer

Running Out of Time

1999Movie1 h 33 min

Drama
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Rotten Tomatoes–90%

A nerve-racking, gripping drama movie about everyday modern life and crime, with standout direction and performances.

Good for friends night · binge-friendly · thought-provoking

Skip it if you want something quiet and calm

Where to watch

Set your services

Fingerprint

Not for warmth, scares or comfort.

Movies with

Story

Let the games begin.

Police inspector and excellent hostage negotiator Ho Sheung-Sang finds himself in over his head when he is pulled into a 72 hour game by a cancer suffering criminal out for vengeance on Hong Kong's organized crime syndicates.

Feels like

  • Hong Kong Crime Thriller
  • Cat-and-Mouse Game
  • Psychological Duel
  • Intelligent Screenplay
  • Stylish & Tense
  • Hostage Negotiation
  • Criminal Mastermind
  • Urban Underworld
  • Revenge Plot

Cast

24 of 29

Crew

Directed by
Johnnie To
Written by
Julien Carbon, Yau Nai-hoi, Laurent Courtiaud
Produced by
Johnnie To, Charles Heung
Music by
Raymond Wong Ying-Wah

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

September 23, 1999 · 1 h 33 min · Violence, Strong Language

Released
September 23, 1999
Runtime
1 h 33 min
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Action, Thriller, Crime
Original language
cn
Also spoken
Chinese, English
Made in
Hong Kong SAR China
Budget
$225,000
Box office
$2 million
Available in
12 countries

Tropes

The Determinator, Pointy-Haired Boss, Depending Upon the Undependable +9

  • The Determinator
  • Pointy-Haired Boss
  • Depending Upon the Undependable
  • Go Out with a Smile
  • The Last Dance
  • Involuntary Charity Donation
  • Air-Vent Passageway
  • Impersonating an Officer
  • The Triads and the Tongs
  • Foregone Conclusion
  • Rogue Agent
  • Girlfriend Bluff

12 of 19 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Running Out of Time?"

Questions about Running Out of Time

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Running Out of Time?

DarkroomARROW

In the United States, Running Out of Time streams on ARROW, and it is free with ads on Darkroom. It also streams in 6 other countries.

Is Running Out of Time worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78 (IMDb 7.3).

Is there a sequel to Running Out of Time?

  1. Running Out of Time (1999)
  2. Running Out of Time 2 (2001)

Yes: it's movie 1 of 2 in its series, followed by Running Out of Time 2 (2001).

Is Running Out of Time in English?

cnChineseEnglish

No, it was made in cn, with some Chinese and English.