The Stool Pigeon (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2010, The Stool Pigeon is an action, thriller and drama film directed by Dante Lam, running about 113 minutes.
What it’s about. Living in the guilt of sacrificing his informant in a previous operation, Criminal Intelligence Inspector Don Lee is wary when his superior orders him to send another informant to spy on the criminal operations of Barbarian, a vicious gangster plotting a jewelry heist. He seeks ex-convict Ghost, who agrees to work for Don despite vowing to go straight since he's desperately in need of money to repay a debt and save his sister. Ghost's driving skills help him infiltrate Barbarian's gang and earn his trust, but by feeding information to Don and hooking up with Barbarian's girlfriend Dee, Ghost is pushing himself into a tight and deadly corner...
Who’s in it. The Stool Pigeon stars Nicholas Tse as Ghost Jr., Nick Cheung as Inspector Don Lee, Gwei Lun-mei as Dee and Miao Pu as Cher, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Stool Pigeon has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Hi-YAH, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Hi-YAH Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Stool Pigeon page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Stool Pigeon 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 The Stool Pigeon (2010)?
- In US, The Stool Pigeon is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Hi-YAH and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Stool Pigeon worth watching?
- The Stool Pigeon holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Stool Pigeon?
- The Stool Pigeon stars Nicholas Tse, Nick Cheung, Gwei Lun-mei, Miao Pu and Liu Kai-Chi.
- When was The Stool Pigeon released?
- The Stool Pigeon was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.