Exiled
Seen it?2006 | 108 min | Action, Crime, Thriller
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (82% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime fans, anyone who likes to be kept guessing and action fans. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Tense, gritty.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 48 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Cantonese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
A friendship is formed between an ex-gangster, and two groups of hitmen - those who want to protect him and those who were sent to kill him.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
82% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.2 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 1 Venice award.
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 18K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Johnnie To
- Anthony Wong Chau-sangBlaze
- Francis Ng Chun-yuTai
- Roy Cheung Yiu-yeungCat
- Lam SuetFat
- Nick Cheung Ka-faiWo
- Josie HoJin
- Richie JenSergeant Chen
- Simon YamBoss Fay
- Gordon Lam Ka-tungBoss Keung
- Cheung Siu-faiJeff