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Police Story 4: First Strike

1996, Cantonese. Directed by Stanley Tong Gwai-lai.

They thought they possessed the ultimate weapon. They hadn't counted on Jackie Chan.

Hong Kong cop Chan Ka-Kui returns, working with Interpol to track down and arrest an illegal weapons dealer. Chan later realises that things are not as simple as they appear and soon finds himself to be a pawn of an organisation posing as Russian intelligence.

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Runtime
1h 47m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
Cantonese
Rated
PG-13

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Popcorn Flick

Fun if you don’t overthink it.

6.5/10 from 563 TMDB viewer ratings.

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Where to watch Police Story 4: First Strike

Police Story 4: First Strike isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online.

Availability in India as of 12 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.

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Released
10 February 1996
Original title
警察故事4之簡單任務
Country
Hong Kong, Australia
Written by
Elliot Tong Ming-Kei, Nick Tramontane, Greg Mellott
Box office
$53M
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What should I watch before Police Story 4: First Strike?

Watch Police Story (1985), Police Story 2 (1988), and Police Story 3: Super Cop (1992) first.

What comes after Police Story 4: First Strike?

Next in the series: New Police Story (2004) and Police Story: Lockdown (2013).

Is Police Story 4: First Strike worth watching?

Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 563 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is Police Story 4: First Strike?

Police Story 4: First Strike runs 107 minutes (1h 47m).

Does Police Story 4: First Strike have a post-credits scene?

None is listed for Police Story 4: First Strike. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.

Police Story 4: First Strike parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

Police Story 4: First Strike is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.

Which OTT platform is Police Story 4: First Strike on?

Police Story 4: First Strike isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)

What movies are like Police Story 4: First Strike?

If you liked Police Story 4: First Strike, try Heart of Dragon, Dirty Mary Crazy Larry, Burn Notice: The Fall of Sam Axe.

Who directed Police Story 4: First Strike?

Police Story 4: First Strike (1996) was directed by Stanley Tong Gwai-lai and stars Jackie Chan, Jackson Liu, Annie Wu Chen-chun.

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