The Sparring Partner (2022)

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Based on the crime and trial that rocked Asia.

Adapted from a sensational real-life case in 2013, the intricate story begins when a young man partners with his friend to murder and dismember his parents. Pleading not guilty, the defense attorneys soon turn on each other, as the defendants play the devil and idiot game. Meanwhile, heated debates emerge inside the jury room, where nine jurors grapple with the truth.

Released: 2022-10-27
Genres: Crime, Drama
Runtime: 2h 15m
Status: Released
TMDB rating: 7.1/10 from 49 votes

Directed by Ho Cheuk-tin.

Top cast

Yeung Wai-lun as Henry Cheung
Mak Pui-Tung as Angus Tong
Louisa So Yuk-wah as Carrie Yau
Jan Lam Hoi-fung as Wilson Ng
Michael Chow Man-kin as Allen Chu
Gloria Yip Wan-yee as Yip Wai Ping
Chung Suet-ying as Cheng Ka Man
Harriet Yeung Sze-man as Tong Man Shan
Chu Pak-him as Cheung Hin Jo
Matt Chow Hoi-Kwong as Superintendent Kam

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Where to watch The Sparring Partner

United States: stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads; watch free on Kanopy, Plex, Plex Channel, Tubi TV; rent on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home; buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Canada: stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads; watch free on Tubi TV, Plex; rent on Apple TV Store, YouTube, Rakuten Viki; buy on Apple TV Store, YouTube

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