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Flash Point

2007·Movie
1h 28min·NC-17
IMDb6.7Metacritic38–Rotten Tomatoes41%67%

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Relentless energy, striking style, light on feelings.

Energy

Brutally violent and pulse-pounding

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence10
  • Adrenaline9
  • Fast Pace9

Heart

Cathartic

  • Catharsis7
  • Hopefulness5
  • Pathos4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Crime and everyday modern life

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout cinematography and editing

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing8
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibePublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

They made it personal... He'll make them pay.

Detective Sergeant Ma Jun, known for dispensing his own brand of justice during arrests, teams up with an undercover cop, Wilson, to try and bring down three merciless Vietnamese brothers running a smuggling ring in the months before mainland China's takeover of Hong Kong. Jun pursues the gang tirelessly, sometimes ignoring police protocols. A showdown is inevitable!
Hong Kong Action CinemaUndercover Cop ThrillerRelentless PursuitMartial ArtsCrime and JusticeBrotherhoodStylish CinematographyExplosive Spectacle

Crew

Directed by:
Donnie Yen, Wilson Yip
Written by:
Szeto Kam-Yuen, Nicholl Tang Nik-Kei
Produced by:
Donnie Yen, Raymond Wong, Zhang Zhao
Composed by:
Comfort Chan

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Questions about Flash Point

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Where can I stream Flash Point legally?

PrimePhiloThe RokuPluto TVFandorHi-YAHPlexAmazon Prime Video Free with Ads

Flash Point is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Hi-YAH, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Pluto TV, YouTube Free, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Flash Point worth watching?

45
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 45/100 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 41%, and Metacritic 38). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Flash Point rated?

NC-17Violence

It's rated NC-17 in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Flash Point?

1 h 28 min

Flash Point runs 1 h 28 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Flash Point?

Critics40
Audiences67

Not quite. Audiences rate Flash Point higher (67) than critics (40). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Flash Point a box office hit?

Budget$8 million
Box office$6 million

No. It cost about $8 million to make and earned $6 million worldwide, 77% of its budget.

What language is Flash Point in?

cnEnglishChineseVietnamese

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

In how many countries can I watch Flash Point?

19ATAUBRCACHDEFRGBGGHKIDIEITKR+5

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Flash Point in 19 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.