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A Better Tomorrow

7.419861h 35mRMovieActionCrimeDrama

A reforming ex-gangster tries to reconcile with his estranged policeman brother, but the ties to his former gang are difficult to break.

DirectorJohn Woo
WritersJohn Woo·Chan Hing-kai
ProducersTsui Hark·温嘉文

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Cast · Directed by John Woo

TLTi Lung
Ti Lung
Sung Chi Ho
CYChow Yun-Fat
Chow Yun-Fat
Mark Lee
LKLeslie Cheung Kwok-wing
Leslie Cheung Kwok-wing
Sung Chi Kit
EBEmily Chu Bo-yee
Emily Chu Bo-yee
Jackie
WCWaise Lee Chi-hung
Waise Lee Chi-hung
Shing
TFTien Feng
Tien Feng
Mr. Sung
JWJohn Woo
John Woo
Inspector Wu
SYSek Yin-Tsi
Sek Yin-Tsi
Mr. Yiu
KTKenneth Tsang
Kenneth Tsang
Kin
WHWang Hsieh
Wang Hsieh
Boss Wang
LMLeung Ming
Leung Ming
Uncle Chan
CCChan Chi-Fai
Chan Chi-Fai
Boss Wang's Nephew

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A Better Tomorrow — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams A Better Tomorrow?

A Better Tomorrow is streaming on fuboTV, Tencent Video and Kanopy in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is A Better Tomorrow on Netflix?

No, A Better Tomorrow is not on Netflix in United States as of November 2026. It's currently on fuboTV and Tencent Video.

Is A Better Tomorrow on Amazon Prime Video?

A Better Tomorrow isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch A Better Tomorrow for free?

A Better Tomorrow is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Fandango at Home Free in United States.

Is there a sequel to A Better Tomorrow?

Yes — A Better Tomorrow is followed by A Better Tomorrow II (1987) in the A Better Tomorrow Collection.

Is there a prequel to A Better Tomorrow?

A Better Tomorrow is the first film in the A Better Tomorrow Collection.

Is A Better Tomorrow part of a trilogy?

Yes — A Better Tomorrow is part of a trilogy, alongside A Better Tomorrow II (1987) and A Better Tomorrow III: Love and Death in Saigon (1989).

How many movies are in the A Better Tomorrow Collection?

There are 3 films in the A Better Tomorrow Collection: A Better Tomorrow (1986), A Better Tomorrow II (1987) and A Better Tomorrow III: Love and Death in Saigon (1989).