A Better Tomorrow - Watch Order: Story Timeline

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1986 - 19893 Films5h 17m4 Average

This chronological watch order follows Mark's journey from his origins during the Vietnam War through the events of the main storyline. Starting with the prequel provides context for Mark's character development and iconic persona before experiencing his central role in the brotherhood drama.

This timeline offers a more linear narrative experience than watching in Release Order, which features the prequel as the third film in the series. Check up top if you want to look into that order instead.

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A Better Tomorrow III: Love and Death in Saigon poster

A Better Tomorrow III: Love and Death in Saigon

19891h 59m3.5
Director: Tsui Hark
Cast: Chow Yun-Fat, Anita Mui, Tony Leung Ka-Fai, Saburo Tokito, Sek Kin

The year is 1974. A young Hong Kong Chinese, Mark, travels to Saigon to make his fortune. There, he encounters a mysterious femme fatale, the lovely Kit. As he becomes more involved in her various underworld deals, a tragic romance develops. On the eve of the outbreak of war, Kit's past returns to endanger her, and Mark must risk everything for the one true love of his life.

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A Better Tomorrow poster

A Better Tomorrow

19861h 35m4.4
Director: John Woo
Cast: Ti Lung, Chow Yun-Fat, Leslie Cheung, Emily Chu Bo-Yee, Waise Lee Chi-Hung

A reforming ex-gangster tries to reconcile with his estranged policeman brother, but the ties to his former gang are difficult to break.

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A Better Tomorrow II poster

A Better Tomorrow II

19871h 43m4
Director: John Woo
Cast: Ti Lung, Leslie Cheung, Dean Shek Tin, Chow Yun-Fat, Guan Shan

A restauranteur teams up with a police officer and his ex-con brother to avenge the death of a friend's daughter.

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