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Once Upon a Time in China (1991) is streaming on Max. Also available to rent on Apple TV+.
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In late 19th-century Canton, legendary hero Wong Fei-Hung battles foreign forces' (English, French and American) plundering of China. When Aunt Yee returns from America totally westernised, Wong assumes the role of protector. This proves difficult when his martial arts school and local militia become involved in fierce battles with foreign and local governments. As violence escalates, even Aunt Yee has to question her new western ideals, but is it possible to fight guns with Kung Fu?
Sweeping historical grandeur meets lightning-fast choreography in this vibrant portrait of a changing Canton. The fluid, rhythmic combat sequences turn every confrontation into a poetic dance of resistance against colonial encroachment.
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Tsui Hark
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Jet Li, Yuen Biao, Jacky Cheung Hok-Yau, Rosamund Kwan Chi-Lam, Kent Cheng Jak-Si, Yuen Gam-Fai, Yen Shi-Kwan, Lau Shun, Wu Ma, Yau Gin-Gwok
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Once Upon a Time in China
You can stream Once Upon a Time in China (1991) on Max with a subscription, rent on Apple TV+, or buy on Apple TV+.
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Director
Tsui Hark
Cast
Jet Li, Yuen Biao, Jacky Cheung Hok-Yau, Rosamund Kwan Chi-Lam, Kent Cheng Jak-Si, Yuen Gam-Fai, Yen Shi-Kwan, Lau Shun, Wu Ma, Yau Gin-Gwok
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Once Upon a Time in China is streaming on Max. Once Upon a Time in China is streaming on Criterion Channel. Rent Once Upon a Time in China on Apple TV+. Rent Once Upon a Time in China on Fandango At Home. Buy Once Upon a Time in China on Apple TV+. Buy Once Upon a Time in China on Fandango At Home. We have not verified a current option on Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, Prime Video. Availability last verified October 2, 2026.