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Sunshine Cops (1999): cast, story & where to watch

1999 · Film · ★ 3.5

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Released in 1999, Sunshine Cops is a crime film directed by Lou Kim Wah.

What it’s about. Various government departments of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region have been criticised heavily by the public. The Commissioner welcomes the proposal of "Sunshine Cops" from public relations officer Geena to enhance the image of Hong Kong's finest. Both Lemon and Sammy have recently completed their Police Tactical Unit (PTU) training. They look like movie stars and are fit and ready to conquer the world. They are selected to represent PTU in the internal audition for "Sunshine Cops" and contest against elite from other units like Criminal Investigation Department and Task Force, etc. The competition is tough but they prevail.

Who’s in it. Sunshine Cops stars Stephen Fung as H20, Ken Chang as Harry / Sammy, Ken Cheung Chi-Yiu as Harry / Sammy and Angelica Lee as Katy Lam, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 3.5/10, Sunshine Cops has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sunshine Cops page.

If you liked it. Fans of Sunshine Cops tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Sunshine Cops (1999)?
In GB, Sunshine Cops is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Sunshine Cops worth watching?
Sunshine Cops holds an audience score of 3.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Sunshine Cops?
Sunshine Cops stars Stephen Fung, Ken Chang, Ken Cheung Chi-Yiu, Angelica Lee and Eileen Tung.
When was Sunshine Cops released?
Sunshine Cops was released in 1999.