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Police Story (1987)

Yue Chinese action comedy film directed by Jackie Chan

PG-13US

Rated PG-13 in the US

Parents strongly cautioned: some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.

Runtime
1h 34m 94 min
Released
21 September 1987
Language
Yue Chinese

Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.

Police Story has a runtime of 1 hour 34 minutes (94 min). In the US it is rated PG-13. The Yue Chinese film released on 21 September 1987. It is directed by Jackie Chan and stars Jackie Chan, Brigitte Lin and Maggie Cheung.

Cast and crew

Director
Jackie Chan
Cinematography
Yiu-Tsou Cheung
Produced by
Leonard Ho
Production
Orange Sky Golden Harvest
Distribution
Orange Sky Golden Harvest

Box office, awards and more

Award
Hong Kong Film Award for Best Film
Set in
Hong Kong
Filmed in
Hong Kong
Country
Hong Kong

Release and where to watch

In theatres
21 September 1987
First shown
14 December 1985 festival or first country
On OTT
Not announced yet. We add the platform and date once the makers confirm them.

Can children watch it?

Best for 13 and above. Younger children should watch with a parent. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.

Questions people ask

What is the runtime of Police Story?

Police Story has a runtime of 1 hour 34 minutes, or 94 min.

When did Police Story release?

Police Story released on 21 September 1987.

Who directed Police Story?

Police Story is directed by Jackie Chan.

Who is in the cast of Police Story?

The cast of Police Story includes Jackie Chan, Brigitte Lin, Maggie Cheung, Chor Yuen, Charlie Cho and Lam Kwok-Hung.

What is Police Story rated in the US?

Police Story is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association.

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Updated 7 November 2026 by Pragati. Cast and crew from Wikidata. Found a mistake? Tell us.