A Better Tomorrow
1986, Cantonese. Directed by John Woo.
Brothers by blood. Enemies by chance. Killers by nature.
A reforming ex-gangster tries to reconcile with his estranged policeman brother, but the ties to his former gang are difficult to break.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Cantonese
- Rated
- R
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A Better Tomorrow is streaming on Tencent Video in India.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 2 August 1986
- Original title
- 英雄本色
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Written by
- John Woo, Chan Hing-kai, Leung Suk-Wah
- Budget
- $1.4M
- Box office
- $4.5M
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A Better Tomorrow: quick answers
What comes after A Better Tomorrow?
Next in the series: A Better Tomorrow II (1987) and A Better Tomorrow III: Love and Death in Saigon (1989).
Is A Better Tomorrow worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 658 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is A Better Tomorrow?
A Better Tomorrow runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Does A Better Tomorrow have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for A Better Tomorrow. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
A Better Tomorrow parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
A Better Tomorrow is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is A Better Tomorrow on?
A Better Tomorrow is streaming on Tencent Video in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Better Tomorrow?
If you liked A Better Tomorrow, try New Police Story, Special ID, Scarface.
Who directed A Better Tomorrow?
A Better Tomorrow (1986) was directed by John Woo and stars Ti Lung, Chow Yun-Fat, Leslie Cheung Kwok-wing.