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Bullet in the Head

7.619902h 16mNRMovieActionWarCrime

Three childhood friends from the slums of Hong Kong flee to war-time Saigon after accidentally murdering a gang leader, but their troubles only escalate.

DirectorJohn Woo
WritersJanet Chun Siu-Chun·Patrick Leung Pak-kin
ProducerJohn Woo

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Cast · Directed by John Woo

TCTony Leung Chiu-wai
Tony Leung Chiu-wai
Ben / Siu Bun
JHJacky Cheung Hok-yau
Jacky Cheung Hok-yau
Frank / Fai Jai
WCWaise Lee Chi-hung
Waise Lee Chi-hung
Paul / Sau Ming
SYSimon Yam
Simon Yam
Luke / Lok
FKFennie Yuen Kit-ying
Fennie Yuen Kit-ying
Jane / Siu Jan
YCYolinda Yan Chor-Sin
Yolinda Yan Chor-Sin
Sally Yan Sau Ching
LCLam Chung
Lam Chung
Mr Y.S. Leong
NHNina Paw Hei-ching
Nina Paw Hei-ching
Ben's Mother
CGChang Gan-Wing
Chang Gan-Wing
Jane's Father
SHSo Hang-Suen
So Hang-Suen
Jane's Mother
CTChang Tseng
Chang Tseng
Paul's Father
SSSiao San-Yan
Siao San-Yan
Mr. Shing

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Bullet in the Head — streaming FAQ

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Bullet in the Head is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Shout! Factory in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

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No, Bullet in the Head is not on Netflix in United States as of November 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and fuboTV.

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Yes — Bullet in the Head is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of November 2026.

Where can I watch Bullet in the Head for free?

Bullet in the Head is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Shout! Factory TV in United States.