Is City on Fire scary?

MyCinema has not rated City on Fire for scares yet. TMDB lists it as an action, adventure, and crime film.

Where can I watch City on Fire in the US?

City on Fire streams on Amazon Prime Video, Criterion Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and 1 more, is free on Kanopy, Shout! Factory TV, YouTube Free, and 2 more, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is City on Fire?

City on Fire runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).

Is City on Fire suitable for kids?

TMDB lists no age rating for City on Fire in the United States or the United States. Treat it as unsuitable for children until you have checked it yourself.

TMDB19871h 45mAction / Adventure / Crime / Thriller

City on Fire

Name: City on Fire
Genre: Action, Adventure, Crime, Thriller
Released: 1987-02-13
Duration: 105 min

He thought he knew the risks of going undercover.

Ko Chow is an undercover cop who is under pressure from all sides. His boss, Inspector Lau, wants him to infiltrate a gang of ruthless jewel thieves; his girlfriend wants him to commit to marriage or she will leave Hong Kong with another lover; and he is being pursued by other cops who are unaware that he is a colleague. Chow would rather quit the force, feeling guilty about betraying gang members who have become his friends.

TMDB audience score

Based on 183 votes

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City on Fire at a glance

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Runtime

Standard length · 1h 45m

At 1h 45m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Action · Adventure · Crime · Thriller

TMDB files it under action, adventure, crime, and thriller.

US availability

4 subscriptions · 5 free · 5 to rent · 5 to buy

Included with 4 subscription services: Amazon Prime Video, Criterion Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and 1 more. Free or ad-supported on Kanopy, Shout! Factory TV, YouTube Free, and 2 more. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

7.0 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 183 votes, a strong audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch City on Fire tonight

It is a regular evening's length at 1h 45m.
It is included with Amazon Prime Video, Criterion Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and 1 more in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 183 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about City on Fire

Is City on Fire scary?: MyCinema has not rated City on Fire for scares yet. TMDB lists it as an action, adventure, and crime film.
Where can I watch City on Fire in the US?: City on Fire streams on Amazon Prime Video, Criterion Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and 1 more, is free on Kanopy, Shout! Factory TV, YouTube Free, and 2 more, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is City on Fire?: City on Fire runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).
Is City on Fire suitable for kids?: TMDB lists no age rating for City on Fire in the United States or the United States. Treat it as unsuitable for children until you have checked it yourself.

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