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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.

DirectorsKing Hu·Tsui Hark
WritersWong Ying·Edward Leung Yiu-Ming
ProducersTsui Hark·Ann Hui

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Criterion ChannelCriterion Channel
Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by King Hu

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

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Swordsman — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Swordsman?

Swordsman is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Swordsman on Netflix?

No, Swordsman is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on Criterion Channel.

Is Swordsman on Amazon Prime Video?

Swordsman 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 Swordsman for free?

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

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).