The Movie Order

A Better Tomorrow watch order

John Woo's heroic bloodshed classic, a sequel that bends over backwards to bring back a dead character, and a prequel set in Saigon.

3films
1986–1989released
3films change position
0 of 3 watched
  1. 1

    A Better Tomorrow 1986

    Set 1980s · Chronological order #2

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  2. 2

    A Better Tomorrow II 1987

    Set 1980s · Chronological order #3

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  3. 3

    A Better Tomorrow III: Love & Death in Saigon 1989

    Set 1974 · Chronological order #1

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  1. 1

    A Better Tomorrow III: Love & Death in Saigon 1989

    Set 1974 · Release order #3

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    Stream onPrime VideofuboTVCriterion Channel+6 more

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  2. 2

    A Better Tomorrow 1986

    Set 1980s · Release order #1

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    Stream onfuboTVWeTVKanopy+4 more

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  3. 3

    A Better Tomorrow II 1987

    Set 1980s · Release order #2

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    Stream onPrime VideofuboTVCriterion Channel+6 more

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Worth knowing. The third film is a prequel showing how Mark became the man in the first film, and it was directed by Tsui Hark rather than Woo. Its emotional weight depends on knowing where Mark ends up.

Where to stream it

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  • fuboTVAll 3 films
  • WeTVAll 3 films
  • KanopyAll 3 films
  • Fandango at Home (free)All 3 films

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