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City War

1988Movie1 h 36 min

Crime
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3

Summary

Two partnered cops who are also best friends find their friendship and their lives at stake when they try to take down a ruthless drug dealer.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

Skip it if

  • Graphic violence bothers you
  • You want something quiet and calm

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Cast

17 of 17

Crew

Directed by
Sun Chung
Written by
Rico Chung Kai-Cheong, Leung Wai-Ting
Produced by
Tung Lo
Music by
Michael Lai Siu-Tin

Everyone

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Facts

December 21, 1988 · 1 h 36 min · Violence, Drug Use

Released
December 21, 1988
Runtime
1 h 36 min
Content
Violence, Drug Use
Genres
Action, Crime
Original language
cn
Made in
Hong Kong SAR China
Box office
$2 million
Available in
67 countries

Tropes

Almost Dead Guy, Revenge Before Reason, Shotguns Are Just Better +9

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream City War?"

Questions about City War

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream City War?

fuboTVEros Now SelectShout! FactoryWeTV

In the United States, City War streams on fuboTV, Eros Now Select, Shout! Factory, and WeTV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 56 other countries.

Is City War worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 6.3).

Is City War in English?

cn

No, it was made in cn.

What tropes does City War use?

Almost Dead GuyRevenge Before ReasonShotguns Are Just BetterCowboy CopMachete MayhemKnight of CerebusKing MookForklift FuAccidental MurderShout-OutMood WhiplashDual Wieldand 11 more

TV Tropes lists 23 tropes for it, including Almost Dead Guy, Revenge Before Reason, and Shotguns Are Just Better.