The Brink

2017·Movie
1h 40min
56
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.6Metacritic100–Rotten Tomatoes–40%

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The Brink fingerprint

High energy, striking style, emotionally cool.

Energy

Brutally violent and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis6
  • Pathos5
  • Melancholy4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Everyday modern life and crime

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Visual Stylization7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

Only Gold Can Be Trusted

Reckless police inspector Sai Gau (Zhang Jin) is on a mission to crack down on criminal Shing's (Shawn Yue) gold smuggling scheme, yet fails to arrest him. As Sai Gau continues his manhunt, he discovers Shing's involvement with triad boss Blackie (Yasuaki Kurata), who hides on a casino cruise ship on the high seas. Shing has been involved in a power struggle within the smuggling ring, and is forced to kill his adopted father. He also loses his share of gold smuggling to Blackie. To get even, Shing appears on the cruise, while Sai Gau is there to hunt for him.
Hong Kong ActionCrime ThrillerViolent UnderworldPolice CorruptionMoral AmbiguityVisceral ActionGang WarfareStylish Cinematography

Crew

Directed by:
Jonathan Li Tsz-Chun
Written by:
Lee Chun-Fai
Produced by:
Soi Cheang, Paco Wong Pak-Go, Lily Jiang

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Brink

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Where can I stream The Brink legally?

fuboTVPluto TVHi-YAHPlexXumo PlayTubi TV

The Brink is included with a subscription to fuboTV and Hi-YAH 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 Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Brink worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56/100 (IMDb 5.6 and Metacritic 100). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Brink rated?

ViolenceStrong language

Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is The Brink?

1 h 40 min

The Brink runs 1 h 40 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Brink?

Critics100
Audiences48

Not quite. Critics rate The Brink higher (100) than audiences (48). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Brink in?

cn

It was made in cn. Produced in China, Hong Kong SAR China.

In how many countries can I watch The Brink?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Brink in 10 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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