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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
LCLeslie Cheung
Leslie Cheung
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 Plex in United Kingdom. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is A Better Tomorrow on Netflix?

No, A Better Tomorrow is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. It's currently on Plex.

Is A Better Tomorrow on Amazon Prime Video?

No, A Better Tomorrow isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom right now. It's on Plex instead.

Where can I watch A Better Tomorrow for free?

A Better Tomorrow is available to stream free (with ads) on Plex in United Kingdom.

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).