Future Cops (1993): cast, story & where to watch

1993 · Film · ★ 5.9

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Released in 1993, Future Cops is an action, comedy and science fiction film directed by Wong Jing, running about 95 minutes.

What it’s about. In the year 2043, an evil crime lord is trying to take over the world. Only one government official stands in his way, and plans to send him to prison, so The General and his minions Kent, Thai King, and Toyota travel to the year 1993 to kill the official before he has a chance to get into office. During a battle with The General's minions, the Future Cops Lung, Broom Man Ti Man, and Ah-Sing hear of their evil plan and devise a plan of their own to travel back in time to protect the official.

Who’s in it. Future Cops stars Andy Lau as Tit Min / Vega, Jacky Cheung as Broom Man, Simon Yam as Ah-Sing and Aaron Kwok as Lung, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Future Cops has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Future Cops page.

If you liked it. Fans of Future Cops 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 Future Cops (1993)?
In US, Future Cops is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Future Cops worth watching?
Future Cops holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Future Cops?
Future Cops stars Andy Lau, Jacky Cheung, Simon Yam, Aaron Kwok and Chingmy Yau.
When was Future Cops released?
Future Cops was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.