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Police Story Review (1985) — 84% Celluloid Score

Directed by Jackie Chan · 1985 ·

Short answer

Is Police Story worth watching?

Yes. Police Story (1985) earns an 84% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one. See the 4 inputs.

84%
Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

95% Editorial Rating
92% Audience snapshot · excluded
82 Metascore
★★★★☆ Letterboxd 4.1
7.6 IMDb /10
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Released
Runtime
1h 39m
Age rating
PG-13 (US) · 15 (UK) · 12 (South Korea)
Cast
Jackie Chan , Brigitte Lin , Maggie Cheung , Bill Tung Biu , Chor Yuen , Charlie Cho Cha-Lee , Lam Kwok-Hung , Kam Hing-Yin
Streaming
HBO Max, The Criterion Channel, WeTV
Country
Hong Kong
Language
Cantonese

Also known as 警察故事 Historia Policiaca Armas invencibles (Police Story) Police Story: A Guerra das Drogas ポリス・ストーリー／香港国際警察 폴리스 스토리 Süper Polis วิ่งสู้ฟัด

Where to watch

  • HBO Max
  • The Criterion Channel
  • WeTV

Rent: Apple TV, Fandango at Home

Buy: Apple TV, Fandango at Home

Where to watch Police Story by country

Country Streaming on
India WeTV
Indonesia Netflix, WeTV
Japan Hulu, U-NEXT, WeTV
Malaysia Netflix, WeTV
Philippines Netflix, WeTV
South Korea Wavve, TVING, WeTV
Thailand Netflix, WeTV
United Arab Emirates WeTV
United Kingdom BFI Player, Sky Cinema
United States HBO Max, The Criterion Channel, WeTV

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

Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (95/100).
  • Audiences widely enjoyed it (92%).
  • Metascore signals universal acclaim (82/100).
  • Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4.1/5).
  • Celluloid Score 84% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.

Best for

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

Not ideal for

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    Is Police Story worth watching?

    Yes — Police Story earns an 84% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded action, crime, comedy pick. Read our full review (4/5).

    Celluloid verdict

    Chan’s own favourite of his films, and the one where the stunts stopped being stunts — the mall slide alone put three men in hospital.

    , Founder & Editor

    Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

    What is Police Story about?

    Officer Chan Ka Kui manages to put a major Hong Kong drug dealer behind the bars practically alone, after a shooting and an impressive chase inside a slum. Now, he must protect the boss' secretary, Selina, who will testify against the gangster in court.

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    Critic Reviews

    Short review 4 min read English Police Story

    Police Story (1985) Review: Jackie Chan Breaks Everything

    Police Story is Jackie Chan's 1985 Hong Kong cop thriller, a thin story wrapped around some of the most dangerous and thrilling practical stunts ever filmed.

    Yes. It is an essential action film for its stunts alone, best for genre fans who can put up with broad slapstick and a flimsy plot between the set pieces.

    Kaiser Khan Founder & Editor

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    Police Story: frequently asked questions

    Is Police Story worth watching?

    Yes. Police Story (1985) has a Celluloid Score of 84%, 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 Police Story?

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

    How long is Police Story?

    Police Story runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).

    What is Police Story rated?

    Police Story is rated PG-13 in the United States, 15 in the UK and 12 in South Korea. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

    Who stars in Police Story?

    Police Story is directed by Jackie Chan and stars Jackie Chan, Brigitte Lin, Maggie Cheung, Bill Tung Biu, Chor Yuen.

    What is the Metascore for Police Story?

    Metacritic's Metascore for Police Story is 82 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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