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The Water Margin

6.819722h 5mMovieActionDrama

The corruption in the Sung Dynasty of 11th century China is so rampant that it inspires a band of Oriental Robin Hoods - the Honorable 108. Mountain bandits who nevertheless live by a scrupulous code of conduct, the Honorable 108 pledge to end the repression of the brutal overlords.

DirectorsChang Cheh·Pao Hsueh-Li
WriterNi Kuang
ProducerRun Run Shaw

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Cast · Directed by Chang Cheh

DDDavid Chiang Da-Wei
David Chiang Da-Wei
The Prodigy, Yen Ching / Yen XiaoYi
TTTetsuro Tamba
Tetsuro Tamba
Jade Unicorn, Lu Chun I
TKToshio Kurosawa
Toshio Kurosawa
Golden Spear, Shi Wengong
TLTung Lin
Tung Lin
Heavenly King, Chao Kai
KFKu Feng
Ku Feng
Welcome Rain, Sung Jiang
CFChin Feng
Chin Feng
Clever Star Wu Yung
EWElliot Ngok Wah
Elliot Ngok Wah
Leopard Man, Lin Chong
WCWong Chung
Wong Chung
Fearless One, Shih Hsiu
TLTi Lung
Ti Lung
Tiger Killer Wu Sung
LHLily Ho
Lily Ho
Tigress, Lady Hu San Niang
FMFan Mei-Sheng
Fan Mei-Sheng
Black Whirlwind, Li
WMWu Ma
Wu Ma
Flea on a Drum, Shih Chien

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The Water Margin — streaming FAQ

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The Water Margin is streaming on Shout! Factory and Shout! Factory TV in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Water Margin on Netflix?

No, The Water Margin is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Shout! Factory and Shout! Factory TV.

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The Water Margin 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 The Water Margin for free?

The Water Margin is available to stream free (with ads) on Shout! Factory TV in United States.

Is there a sequel to The Water Margin?

Yes — The Water Margin is followed by Pursuit (1972) in the Water Margin Collection.

Is there a prequel to The Water Margin?

The Water Margin is the first film in the Water Margin Collection.

Is The Water Margin part of a trilogy?

No — The Water Margin is part of the Water Margin Collection, which has 5 films.

How many movies are in the Water Margin Collection?

There are 5 films in the Water Margin Collection: The Water Margin (1972), Pursuit (1972), The Delightful Forest (1972), All Men Are Brothers (1975) and Tiger Killer (1982).