Where to Watch Swordsman (1990) in the US

What it's about

When a scroll containing valuable martial arts secrets is stolen from the Emperor, an army detachment is sent to recover it. Blademaster, a young martial arts expert, accidentally ends up in possession, but the plot grows complex as Japanese samurai, an illegal Chinese sect, a tribe of snake-wielding women warriors, a rival martial arts school and the leader of his own martial arts school vie for the scroll. Romantic complications also ensue, involving him with his longtime chum, daughter of the leader of his school, a Japanese woman, and two of the snake- wielding tribeswomen (Blue Phoenix and their leader, Princess Yin-Yin).

Cast and crew

Director

Siu-Tung Ching, King Hu, Raymond Lee

Writer

Louis Cha, Man-Leung Kwan, Kee-To Lam

Starring

Samuel Hui, Cecilia Yip, Jacky Cheung

Details

Release date

Jan 27, 1990

Language

Cantonese, Mandarin

Country

Hong Kong, Taiwan

Awards

4 wins & 11 nominations total

Where to Watch Swordsman (1990) in the US — common questions

Where to watch Swordsman in the United States?

Swordsman is available with a subscription, free with ads, or to rent in the United States. Watch the movie with a subscription on The Criterion Channel (HD). Watch the movie free with ads on Plex Channel (HD), Plex Player (HD), and Tubi TV. Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, and Prime Video.

Can I stream Swordsman or do I have to rent it in the United States?

Watch the movie with a subscription on The Criterion Channel (HD). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, and Prime Video.

Can I watch Swordsman for free in the United States?

Watch the movie free with ads on Plex Channel (HD), Plex Player (HD), and Tubi TV.