Is Year of the Dragon scary?

MyCinema has not rated Year of the Dragon for scares yet. TMDB lists it as an action, crime, and thriller film. It is rated R in the United States.

Where can I watch Year of the Dragon in the US?

Year of the Dragon 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 Year of the Dragon?

Year of the Dragon runs 2 hours 14 minutes (134 minutes).

Is Year of the Dragon suitable for kids?

Year of the Dragon is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

TMDB19852h 14mAction / Crime / Thriller

Year of the Dragon

Name: Year of the Dragon
Genre: Action, Crime, Thriller
Released: 1985-08-16
Duration: 134 min

It isn't the Bronx or Brooklyn, it isn't even New York. It's Chinatown... and it's about to explode.

In New York, racist Capt. Stanley White becomes obsessed with destroying a Chinese-American drug ring run by Joey Tai, an up-and-coming young gangster as ambitious as he is ruthless. While pursuing an unauthorized investigation, White grows increasingly willing to violate police protocol, resorting to progressively violent measures -- even as his concerned wife, Connie, and his superiors beg him to consider the consequences of his actions.

TMDB audience score

Based on 512 votes

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Availability in the US

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Year of the Dragon at a glance

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Runtime

Long watch · 2h 14m

At 2h 14m it runs over two hours.

Genres

Action · Crime · Thriller

TMDB files it under action, crime, and thriller.

US availability

5 to rent · 5 to buy

Not listed on a subscription service. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

6.8 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 512 votes, a positive audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch Year of the Dragon tonight

It needs the whole evening: 2h 14m.
It can be rented tonight from 5 US stores.
TMDB users rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 512 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about Year of the Dragon

Is Year of the Dragon scary?: MyCinema has not rated Year of the Dragon for scares yet. TMDB lists it as an action, crime, and thriller film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch Year of the Dragon in the US?: Year of the Dragon 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 Year of the Dragon?: Year of the Dragon runs 2 hours 14 minutes (134 minutes).
Is Year of the Dragon suitable for kids?: Year of the Dragon is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.