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Lifeline

7.219971h 48mMovieActionThriller

A heroic but cocky firefighter pays no regard to the dangers of the job but lacks the courage to face his personal demons. When faced with a giant and volatile inferno, he must put aside personal differences with his boss if they are both to survive.

DirectorJohnnie To
WriterYau Nai-hoi
ProducerMona Fong Yat-Wah

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Johnnie To

LCLau Ching-wan
Lau Ching-wan
Chief Yau Sui
ACAlex Fong Chung-sun
Alex Fong Chung-sun
Raymond Cheung Man Kit
CYCarman Lee Yeuk-tung
Carman Lee Yeuk-tung
Dr. Annie Chan
DCDamian Lau Chung-Yan
Damian Lau Chung-Yan
Chief Fire Officer Cheng Fu Wai
RCRuby Wong Cheuk-Ling
Ruby Wong Cheuk-Ling
Madam Lo Ka Wai
RHRaymond Wong Ho-yin
Raymond Wong Ho-yin
Wong Ho Yin
CM
Chan Man-Lei
Chan Man-Lei
YBYuen Bun
Yuen Bun
Station Officer Fung Ting Kwok
LSLam Suet
Lam Suet
Arsonist (uncredited)
KC
Kenneth Chan
Annie's Boyfriend
PDPatrick Dunn
Patrick Dunn
Madam Lo's Husband
EYEileen Yeow
Eileen Yeow
Janet

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Lifeline — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Lifeline?

Lifeline isn't on any subscription service in Canada right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store. It's not on Netflix.

Is Lifeline on Netflix?

No, Lifeline is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store.

Is Lifeline on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Lifeline isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch Lifeline for free?

Lifeline isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store.