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Police Story (1985) Review

★★★★☆ 4/5

Verdict

Essential viewing — a certified classic.

Where to watch Police Story

Streaming: HBO Max, The Criterion Channel

Rent: Apple TV, Fandango at Home

Buy: Apple TV, Fandango at Home

By region: HBO Max, The Criterion Channel in the United States; BFI Player, Sky Cinema in the United Kingdom; Netflix in Indonesia; Wavve, TVING in South Korea

Full scores & availability on the movie page.

Is Police Story worth watching?

Yes — Police Story is worth watching, with a 95/100 Celluloid Editorial Rating and 92% Audience Snapshot on Celluloid. It earns a 84% Celluloid Score from Celluloid editorial, Metascore (82), Letterboxd (4.1/5), and IMDb (7.6/10).

Directed by Jackie Chan, Police Story runs 99 minutes in Cantonese. On Celluloid we index it for “Police Story review”, “is Police Story worth watching”, and related discovery queries from Hong Kong.

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.

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. The film stars Jackie Chan, Brigitte Lin, Maggie Cheung, Bill Tung Biu, Chor Yuen, and others.

Should you watch Police Story tonight?

Yes — prioritize Police Story tonight if you want a proven action with lasting rewatch value. At 99 minutes, it fits a single sitting — and the transparent input breakdown on the movie page shows where the available inputs agree.

Where can I watch Police Story?

Streaming availability varies by region — check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and local OTT platforms, or theatrical revivals. Police Story (1985) is indexed on CelluloidScore.com with cast, scores, and IMDb tt0089374. Explore more from Hong Kong on our country hub or browse action films.

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Quick Answer: Where can I watch Police Story?

Streaming: HBO Max, The Criterion Channel. Rent: Apple TV, Fandango at Home. Buy: Apple TV, Fandango at Home. Regional notes: HBO Max, The Criterion Channel in the United States; BFI Player, Sky Cinema in the United Kingdom; Netflix in Indonesia; Wavve, TVING in South Korea.