Police Story (1985)
Kernel Score: 87% · 1,011 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Action, Crime, Comedy
Released: 1985-12-14
Runtime: 100 minutes
Where to watch Police Story
- Stream: The Criterion Channel, HBO Max, WeTV
- Free with ads: Shout! Factory TV
- Rent: Apple TV, Fandango At Home
- Buy: Apple TV, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Officer Chan Ka Kui manages to put a major Hong Kong drug dealer behind the bars practically alone, after a shooting and an impressive chase inside a slum. Now, he must protect the boss' secretary, Selina, who will testify against the gangster in court.
Police Story parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Police Story is a PG-13 Hong Kong action-comedy with martial arts fights, chases, and gun/gangster violence.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — Extensive martial arts fights, fistfights, sword fights, car crashes, and police chases involving organized crime.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Jackie Chan as Sergeant 'Kevin' Chan Ka-Kui
- Brigitte Lin as Salina Fong
- Maggie Cheung as May
- Bill Tung Biu as Inspector "Uncle" Bill Chou
- Chor Yuen as Chu To
- Charlie Cho Cha-Lee as John Ko
- Lam Kwok-Hung as Superintendent Raymond Li
- Kam Hing-Yin as Inspector Man
- Mars as Kim
- Kent Tong Chun-Yip as Tak
Police Story FAQ
Is Police Story good?
Police Story has an 87% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,011 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Police Story?
In the US you can stream Police Story on The Criterion Channel, HBO Max and WeTV, watch it free with ads on Shout! Factory TV and rent it from Apple TV and Fandango At Home.
Is Police Story OK for kids?
Police Story is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Police Story is a PG-13 Hong Kong action-comedy with martial arts fights, chases, and gun/gangster violence.
What movies are like Police Story?
If you liked Police Story, try Police Story 2, The Way of the Dragon, Unleashed and Fist of Legend.