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Infernal Affairs Review (2002) — 83% Celluloid Score

Directed by Alan Mak Siu-Fai & Andrew Lau Wai-Keung · 2002 ·

Short answer

Is Infernal Affairs worth watching?

Yes. Infernal Affairs (2002) earns an 83% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one. See the 4 inputs.

83%
Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

94% Editorial Rating
94% Audience snapshot · excluded
75 Metascore
★★★★☆ Letterboxd 4.1
8 IMDb /10
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Released
Runtime
1h 41m
Age rating
R (US) · 15 (UK) · M (Australia) · 12 (South Korea) · R18+ (Japan)
Cast
Andy Lau , Tony Leung Chiu-wai , Anthony Wong Chau-Sang , Eric Tsang Chi-Wai , Kelly Chen Hui-Lin , Sammi Cheng Sau-Man , Elva Hsiao , Chapman To Man-Chat
Streaming
HBO Max, The Criterion Channel
Country
Hong Kong
Language
Cantonese

Also known as 無間道 Asuntos infernales Juego sucio (Infernal Affairs) Conflitos Internos インファナル・アフェア 무간도 无间道 Kirli İşler

Where to watch

  • HBO Max
  • The Criterion Channel

Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV, YouTube, Fandango at Home

Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV, YouTube, Fandango at Home

Where to watch Infernal Affairs by country

Country Streaming on
India Netflix
Indonesia Netflix
Japan Netflix, Prime Video, U-NEXT
Malaysia Netflix
Pakistan Netflix
Philippines Netflix
South Korea Netflix, Disney+, Wavve, TVING
Thailand Netflix
United States HBO Max, The Criterion Channel

Subscription availability, refreshed from TMDB. Rental and purchase options may differ.

Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (94/100).
  • Audiences widely enjoyed it (94%).
  • Metascore is generally favorable (75/100).
  • Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4.1/5).
  • IMDb users score it 8/10.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded drama, action, thriller, crime, mystery pick
  • Short runtime — easy weeknight watch

Not ideal for

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    Is Infernal Affairs worth watching?

    Yes — Infernal Affairs earns an 83% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded drama, action, thriller, crime, mystery pick.

    Celluloid verdict

    The Hong Kong crime classic that remade Hollywood — Andy Lau and Tony Leung in a mole-vs-mole masterpiece.

    , Founder & Editor

    Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

    What is Infernal Affairs about?

    Chan Wing Yan, a young police officer, has been sent undercover as a mole in the local mafia. Lau Kin Ming, a young mafia member, infiltrates the police force. Years later, their older counterparts, Chen Wing Yan and Inspector Lau Kin Ming, respectively, race against time to expose the mole within their midst.

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    Infernal Affairs: frequently asked questions

    Is Infernal Affairs worth watching?

    Yes. Infernal Affairs (2002) has a Celluloid Score of 83%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

    Where can I watch Infernal Affairs?

    In the United States, Infernal Affairs streams on HBO Max, The Criterion Channel with a subscription, and you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, YouTube, Fandango at Home or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, YouTube, Fandango at Home. Elsewhere: Netflix in India; Netflix in Indonesia; Netflix, Prime Video, U-NEXT in Japan; Netflix in Malaysia. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

    How long is Infernal Affairs?

    Infernal Affairs runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).

    What is Infernal Affairs rated?

    Infernal Affairs is rated R in the United States, 15 in the UK, M in Australia, 12 in South Korea and R18+ in Japan. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

    Who stars in Infernal Affairs?

    Infernal Affairs is directed by Alan Mak Siu-Fai & Andrew Lau Wai-Keung and stars Andy Lau, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Anthony Wong Chau-Sang, Eric Tsang Chi-Wai, Kelly Chen Hui-Lin.

    What is the Metascore for Infernal Affairs?

    Metacritic's Metascore for Infernal Affairs is 75 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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