Lust, Caution (2007)
Kernel Score: 83% · 780 ratings · Rated NC-17
Genres: Action, Drama, Romance, Thriller
Released: 2007-09-24
Runtime: 158 minutes
Where to watch Lust, Caution
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US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
During World War II, a secret agent must seduce and assassinate an official who works for the Japanese puppet government in Shanghai.
Lust, Caution parents' guide: ages 16+
Parents need to know that Lust, Caution is an NC-17 wartime espionage thriller centered on a sexual seduction plot and adult content, unsuitable for children.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Wartime espionage setting includes assassination plotting and occupation-era danger.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Intense — NC-17 rated with explicit sexual content central to the plot, involving seduction, an affair, and espionage.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NC-17 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Tony Leung Chiu-wai as Mr. Yee
- Tang Wei as Wong Chia Chi / Mrs. Mak
- Joan Chen as Mrs. Yee
- Leehom Wang as Kuang Yu Min
- Tou Tsung-Hua as Old Wu
- Jacqueline Zhu Zhi-Ying as Lai Shu Jin
- Ven Kao as Huang Lei
- Lawrence Ko Yu-Luen as Liang Jun Sheng
- Johnson Yuen Tak-Cheung as Auyang Ling Wen / Mr. Mak
- Chin Ka-Lok as Cho
Lust, Caution FAQ
Is Lust, Caution good?
Lust, Caution has an 83% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 780 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Lust, Caution?
In the US you can rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Lust, Caution OK for kids?
Lust, Caution is rated NC-17. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 16+. Parents need to know that Lust, Caution is an NC-17 wartime espionage thriller centered on a sexual seduction plot and adult content, unsuitable for children.
What movies are like Lust, Caution?
If you liked Lust, Caution, try In the Mood for Love, Live Flesh, The Things of Life and Shanghai Express.