Fly By Night
Seen it?2019 | 101 min | Crime, Action, Mystery, Thriller
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
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. If you loved Scarface or The Untouchables, start here.
- The mood
- Tense, gritty.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 41 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Chinese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Unfolding the life of a taxi driver that uses his services as a front for extortion rackets and other criminal activities. When his hot-headed younger brother's impulsive behaviour lead the cops and triad to their doorstep. As the eldest, he stops at nothing to protect them all.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
Generally positive reviews
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 2K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Zahir Omar
- Sunny PangTai Lo
- Eric ChenAh Soon
- Fabian LooSai Lo
- Jack TanGwai Lo
- Frederick LeeJared
- Bront PalaraeInspector Kamal
- Joyce HarnReanne
- Ruby YapMichelle
- Shaun ChenMarcus
- Pearlly ChuaTai Lo & Sai Lo's Mother