SPL: Kill Zone (2005)
Kernel Score: 76% · 351 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Released: 2005-11-18
Runtime: 93 minutes
Where to watch SPL: Kill Zone
- Stream: Prime Video
- Free with ads: Plex, Prime Video (free with ads), Tubi, Amazon MX Player
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Chan, an articulate senior detective nearing the end of his career, is taking care of the daughter of a witness killed by ruthless crime lord Po. Martial arts expert Ma is set to take over as head of the crime unit, replacing Chan who wants an early retirement.
SPL: Kill Zone parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that SPL: Kill Zone is an R-rated Hong Kong crime thriller centered on brutal martial-arts confrontations with a crime lord.
- Violence & scariness: Intense — Intense martial-arts fight sequences and crime-lord violence drive the neo-noir thriller, consistent with its R rating.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Donnie Yen as Inspector Ma Kwun
- Simon Yam as Detective Chan Kwok Chung
- Sammo Hung Kam-Bo as Wong Po
- Wu Jing as Jack
- Liu Kai-Chi as Lok Kwun Wah
- Danny Summer as Kwok Tze-sum
- Ken Chang Tzu-Yao as Lee Wai Lok
- Austin Wai Tin-Chi as Cheung Chun Fei
- Timmy Hung Tin-Ming as Drug Trafficker
- Chan Chi-Tak as Policeman (as Chan Tat Chee)
SPL: Kill Zone FAQ
Is SPL: Kill Zone good?
SPL: Kill Zone has a 76% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 351 audience ratings.
Where can I watch SPL: Kill Zone?
In the US you can stream SPL: Kill Zone on Prime Video, watch it free with ads on Plex, Prime Video (free with ads), Tubi and Amazon MX Player and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is SPL: Kill Zone OK for kids?
SPL: Kill Zone is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that SPL: Kill Zone is an R-rated Hong Kong crime thriller centered on brutal martial-arts confrontations with a crime lord.
What movies are like SPL: Kill Zone?
If you liked SPL: Kill Zone, try Undisputed II: Last Man Standing, Officer Black Belt, The Night Caller and The Man from Nowhere.