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Chasing the Dragon

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Why people love it

People revisit Chasing the Dragon for the same reason it broke through in 2017: clear stakes, memorable faces, and a crime rhythm that doesn't stall in the middle. Wong Jing keeps the ensemble pointed in one direction. The action and crime blend is the engine: it lets the film shift registers without feeling like two different movies stitched together.

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Runtime 2h 8m · ★ 6.9

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  1. 96match

    1.Trap House (2025)

    6.5 · Action · Crime · Thriller · 1h 41m

    Why you'll love it

    If Chasing the Dragon clicked for you, Trap House (2025) is a strong next stop: both trade in action and crime, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Netflix
    • Netflix Standard with Ads
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Plex(Rent)
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  2. 94match

    2.Rise of the Footsoldier (2007)

    6.3 · Action · Crime · Thriller · 1h 59m

    Why you'll love it

    If Chasing the Dragon clicked for you, Rise of the Footsoldier (2007) is a strong next stop: both trade in action and crime, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Amazon Prime Video
    • Amazon Prime Video with Ads
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
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    3.The Enforcer (1995)

    6.7 · Action · Crime · Thriller · 1h 44m

    Why you'll love it

    If Chasing the Dragon clicked for you, The Enforcer (1995) is a strong next stop: both trade in action and crime, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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  4. 90match

    4.Shock Wave 2 (2020)

    7.1 · Action · Crime · Thriller · 2h

    Why you'll love it

    If Chasing the Dragon clicked for you, Shock Wave 2 (2020) is a strong next stop: both trade in action and crime, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Amazon Prime Video
    • Rakuten Viki
    • Amazon Prime Video with Ads
    • Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Buy)
    • YouTube(Buy)
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  5. 88match

    5.City on Fire (1987)

    6.9 · Action · Crime · Thriller · 1h 45m

    Why you'll love it

    If Chasing the Dragon clicked for you, City on Fire (1987) is a strong next stop: both trade in action and crime, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Amazon Prime Video
    • Criterion Channel
    • Amazon Prime Video with Ads
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
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  6. 86match

    6.Kill 'em All 2 (2024)

    6.7 · Action · Crime · Thriller · 1h 25m

    Why you'll love it

    If Chasing the Dragon clicked for you, Kill 'em All 2 (2024) is a strong next stop: both trade in action and crime, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

    Watch on

    • Netflix
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
    • Apple TV Store(Buy)
    + Save for later
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    7.Collateral (2004)

    7.2 · Drama · Crime · Thriller · 2h

    Why you'll love it

    If Chasing the Dragon clicked for you, Collateral (2004) is a strong next stop: both trade in crime and thriller, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Paramount Plus Premium
    • Paramount Plus Essential
    • Paramount+ Amazon Channel
    • MGM Plus
    • Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
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    8.Memories of Murder (2003)

    8.1 · Crime · Drama · Thriller · 2h 11m

    Why you'll love it

    If Chasing the Dragon clicked for you, Memories of Murder (2003) is a strong next stop: both trade in crime and thriller, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

    Watch on

    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
    • Google Play Movies(Buy)
    • YouTube(Buy)
    • Fandango At Home(Buy)
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    9.Enemy of the State (1998)

    7.1 · Action · Drama · Thriller · 2h 12m

    Why you'll love it

    If Chasing the Dragon clicked for you, Enemy of the State (1998) is a strong next stop: both trade in action and thriller, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Peacock Premium
    • AMC Plus Apple TV Channel
    • AMC+
    • YouTube TV
    • AMC
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
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    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
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    10.Get Shorty (1995)

    6.5 · Comedy · Thriller · Crime · 1h 45m

    Why you'll love it

    If Chasing the Dragon clicked for you, Get Shorty (1995) is a strong next stop: both trade in crime and thriller, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • fuboTV
    • MGM+ Amazon Channel
    • MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel
    • MGM Plus
    • Philo
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
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    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
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FAQ

What should I watch after Chasing the Dragon?
Try Trap House, Rise of the Footsoldier, The Enforcer—each shares DNA with Chasing the Dragon while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.
What genre is Chasing the Dragon?
Chasing the Dragon (2017) is best described as Action, Crime, Thriller. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.
Is Chasing the Dragon part of a franchise?
Yes—it's part of the "Chasing the Dragon Collection" storyline. You can enjoy it standalone, but sequels and tie-ins build on characters and continuity established here.

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