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Swordsman

7.019902h MovieActionAdventure

A kung-fu manual known as the Sacred Scroll is stolen from the Emperor's library. An army detachment is sent to recover it. Meanwhile, a young swordsman and his fellow disciple are accidentally drawn into the chaos.

DirectorsRaymond Lee Wai-Man·Tony Ching Siu-Tung
WritersEdward Leung Yiu-Ming·Tai Foo-Ho
ProducersTsui Hark·Ann Hui

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Cast · Directed by Raymond Lee Wai-Man

SHSam Hui
Sam Hui
Ling Wu Chung
CTCecilia Yip Tung
Cecilia Yip Tung
Kiddo
JHJacky Cheung Hok-Yau
Jacky Cheung Hok-Yau
Au Yeung
SCSharla Cheung
Sharla Cheung
Ren Ying Ying
FKFennie Yuen Kit-Ying
Fennie Yuen Kit-Ying
Blue Phoenix
LSLau Siu-Ming
Lau Siu-Ming
Ngok
YWYuen Wah
Yuen Wah
Zhor
LSLau Shun
Lau Shun
The Eunuch
LCLam Ching-Ying
Lam Ching-Ying
Kuk
WMWu Ma
Wu Ma
Lau
CM
Cheung Ming-Man
Luk Ta Yau
KS
Kam Shan
Lam Jan Nam

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Swordsman — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Swordsman?

Swordsman is streaming on Criterion Channel, Tubi TV and Plex in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Swordsman on Netflix?

No, Swordsman is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Criterion Channel and Tubi TV.

Is Swordsman on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Swordsman isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Criterion Channel and Tubi TV instead.

Where can I watch Swordsman for free?

Swordsman is available to stream free (with ads) on Tubi TV and Plex in Canada.

Is there a sequel to Swordsman?

Yes — Swordsman is followed by The Legend of the Swordsman (1992) in the Swordsman Collection.

Is there a prequel to Swordsman?

Swordsman is the first film in the Swordsman Collection.

Is Swordsman part of a trilogy?

Yes — Swordsman is part of a trilogy, alongside The Legend of the Swordsman (1992) and Swordsman III: The East Is Red (1993).

How many movies are in the Swordsman Collection?

There are 3 films in the Swordsman Collection: Swordsman (1990), The Legend of the Swordsman (1992) and Swordsman III: The East Is Red (1993).