Cyber Wars (2004): cast, story & where to watch

2004 · Film · ★ 5.4

Cyber Wars poster

Released in 2004, Cyber Wars is an action, thriller, drama and science fiction film directed by Jian Hong Kuo, running about 103 minutes. “You Don't Play the Game, The Game Plays You.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. In the near future in the Asian city-state Sintawan, everyone's identity is recorded in the vast CyberLink. The only way around this is using illegal simulated identity implants (sims). A young bounty hunter who makes her living tracking sims, finds herself the unlikely ally of a police detective who suspects the CyberLink is being perverted for an insidious and deadly purpose

Who’s in it. Cyber Wars stars Genevieve O'Reilly as Dash MacKenzie, Luoyong Wang as Victor Huang, Joan Chen as Madame Ong and William Sanderson as Riley, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Cyber Wars has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cyber Wars page.

If you liked it. Fans of Cyber Wars 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 Cyber Wars (2004)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Cyber Wars change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Cyber Wars worth watching?
Cyber Wars holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Cyber Wars?
Cyber Wars stars Genevieve O'Reilly, Luoyong Wang, Joan Chen, William Sanderson and Kay Siu Lim.
When was Cyber Wars released?
Cyber Wars was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.