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Why people love it

Audiences latched onto New Police Story (2004) as a action theatrical experience: big enough for a group watch, specific enough to reward a second viewing once you know where it's headed. The action and thriller blend is the engine: it lets the film shift registers without feeling like two different movies stitched together.

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Runtime 2h 2m · ★ 7.1

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  1. 96match

    1.Double Impact (1991)

    6.2 · Thriller · Action · Crime · 1h 50m

    Why you'll love it

    If New Police Story clicked for you, Double Impact (1991) is a strong next stop: both trade in action 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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  2. 94match

    2.Lethal Weapon (1987)

    7.3 · Action · Thriller · Crime · 1h 50m

    Why you'll love it

    If New Police Story clicked for you, Lethal Weapon (1987) is a strong next stop: both trade in action 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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    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
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  3. 92match

    3.Lethal Weapon 3 (1992)

    6.7 · Action · Thriller · Crime · 1h 58m

    Why you'll love it

    If New Police Story clicked for you, Lethal Weapon 3 (1992) is a strong next stop: both trade in action 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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    • Amazon Video(Rent)
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    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
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  4. 90match

    4.Lethal Weapon 4 (1998)

    6.6 · Action · Crime · Thriller · 2h 7m

    Why you'll love it

    If New Police Story clicked for you, Lethal Weapon 4 (1998) is a strong next stop: both trade in action 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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    • Amazon Video(Rent)
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    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Spectrum On Demand(Rent)
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  5. 88match

    5.Game of Death (1978)

    6.4 · Drama · Action · Thriller · 1h 41m

    Why you'll love it

    If New Police Story clicked for you, Game of Death (1978) 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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    • Amazon Video(Rent)
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    6.A Better Tomorrow (1986)

    7.4 · Action · Crime · Drama · 1h 35m

    Why you'll love it

    If New Police Story clicked for you, A Better Tomorrow (1986) is a strong next stop: both trade in action and crime, 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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    • fuboTV
    • Criterion Channel
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
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    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
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    • Amazon Video(Buy)
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  7. 84match

    7.Infernal Affairs II (2003)

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

    Why you'll love it

    If New Police Story clicked for you, Infernal Affairs II (2003) is a strong next stop: both trade in action 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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    • HBO Max
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    8.A Better Tomorrow II (1987)

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

    Why you'll love it

    If New Police Story clicked for you, A Better Tomorrow II (1987) is a strong next stop: both trade in action 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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    • Amazon Prime Video
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    9.American Gangster (2007)

    7.6 · Drama · Crime · 2h 37m

    Why you'll love it

    If New Police Story clicked for you, American Gangster (2007) is a strong next stop: both trade in crime and drama, 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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    • Amazon Prime Video
    • Philo
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    10.Rush Hour (1998)

    7.1 · Action · Comedy · Crime · 1h 37m

    Why you'll love it

    If New Police Story clicked for you, Rush Hour (1998) is a strong next stop: both trade in action and crime, 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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FAQ

What should I watch after New Police Story?
Try Double Impact, Lethal Weapon, Lethal Weapon 3—each shares DNA with New Police Story while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.
What genre is New Police Story?
New Police Story (2004) is best described as Action, Thriller, Crime, Drama. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.
Is New Police Story part of a franchise?
Yes—it's part of the "Police Story Collection" storyline. You can enjoy it standalone, but sequels and tie-ins build on characters and continuity established here.

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