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Where to watch Return to a Better Tomorrow (1994) tonight

Return to a Better Tomorrow (1994) runs 1 h 43 min and averages 6.2 from 53 TMDB members. An adventure that delves into the dark caverns of the underworld and tells the tale of three chivalrous gangsters who attempt to escape the powerful clutch of their gang leader.

Runtime
1 h 43 min — ends 9:43 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
no US certification listed
Genres
Action, Thriller, Crime
Released
July 14, 1994
TMDB rating
6.2 / 10 from 53 votes
Director
Wong Jing
Starring
Lau Ching-wan, Ekin Cheng Yee-Kin, Chingmy Yau Suk-Ching, Ben Lam Kwok-bun
Language
cn
Original title
新英雄本色
Good for a group? Yes — a crowd movie.Action and Thriller hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.

Where to watch it tonight

Streaming availability by JustWatch. As of 2026-11-08 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Apple TV Store.

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Questions people ask

How long is Return to a Better Tomorrow?
Return to a Better Tomorrow is 1 h 43 min long (103 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:43 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Return to a Better Tomorrow rated?
TMDB lists no US age certification for Return to a Better Tomorrow.
Is Return to a Better Tomorrow a good movie to watch with a group?
Yes — a crowd movie. Action and Thriller hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.
Where can I stream Return to a Better Tomorrow?
As of 2026-11-08 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Apple TV Store. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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