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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.

DirectorsTsui Hark·Tony Ching Siu-Tung

WritersEdward Leung Yiu-Ming·Jason Lam Kee-To

ProducersTsui Hark·Ann Hui

Where to watch

Plex

Plex Channel

Availability shown for India · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Tsui Hark

Sam Hui

Cecilia Yip Tung

Cecilia Yip Tung

Jacky Cheung Hok-Yau

Jacky Cheung Hok-Yau

Sharla Cheung

Fennie Yuen Kit-Ying

Fennie Yuen Kit-Ying

Lau Siu-Ming

Yuen Wah

Lau Shun

Lam Ching-Ying

Wu Ma

Cheung Ming-Man

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Swordsman — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Swordsman?

Swordsman is streaming on Plex and Plex Channel in India. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Swordsman on Netflix?

No, Swordsman is not on Netflix in India as of September 2026. It's currently on Plex and Plex Channel.

Is Swordsman on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Swordsman isn't on Amazon Prime Video in India right now. It's on Plex and Plex Channel instead.

Where can I watch Swordsman for free?

Swordsman is available to stream free (with ads) on Plex and Plex Channel in India.

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).