Plastic City (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 3.9
Released in 2009, Plastic City is an action and thriller film directed by Nelson Yu Lik-wai, running about 118 minutes.
What it’s about. Yuda, a Chinese immigrant, and his adopted son Kirin, who he saved being eaten by a tiger in the jungle, stand at the head of a massive pirated goods operation that brings in both money and influence. But their empire is crumbling, as corrupt politicians and rival gangs seek to end their power in the city. Yuda is soon got arrested and his dedicated son tries his best to save not just the family business, but his father's reputation.
Who’s in it. Plastic City stars Joe Odagiri as Kirin, Anthony Wong as Yuda, Huang Yi as Ocho and Tainá Müller as Rita, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.9/10, Plastic City has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel and AMC+. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Plastic City page.
If you liked it. Fans of Plastic City tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Plastic City (2009)?
- In US, Plastic City is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Plastic City worth watching?
- Plastic City holds an audience score of 3.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Plastic City?
- Plastic City stars Joe Odagiri, Anthony Wong, Huang Yi, Tainá Müller and Jeff Chen.
- When was Plastic City released?
- Plastic City was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.