The Big Boss (1971)
The Big Boss is streaming in Singapore on Mewatch.
The verdict
The Big Boss is a dependable Chinese film — it does what it sets out to do. It's sitting at 7.1/10 on TMDB across 870 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average. At a brisk 99 minutes, it slots easily into a weeknight. In Singapore you can stream it on Mewatch.
Should you spend 99 minutes on it?
99 minutes of Chinese action. Short enough to finish on a weeknight without losing the next morning.
- Why
- 7.1/10 from 870 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- you want a slower, character-led story
- Best for
- A weeknight
Story
Cheng is a young Chinese mainlander who moves in with his expatriate cousins to work at an ice factory in Thailand. He does this with a family promise never to get involved in any fights. However, when members of his family begin disappearing after meeting the management of the factory, the resulting mystery and pressures force him to break that vow and take on the villainy of the Big Boss.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 39m — short |
| Genre | Action |
| Language | Chinese |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Lo Wei
Cast
Where to watch in Singapore
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 22 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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