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Running Out of Time (1999): movie guide
Running Out of Time (1999) is a Drama, Action, Thriller running about 93 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 7.3/10 from 176 votes. Notable cast includes Lau Ching-wan, Andy Lau Tak-wah, Yoyo Mung Ka-wai, Benz Hui Siu-hung. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1999-09-23
- Runtime: 93 min
- TMDB: 7.3/10
- Genres: Drama, Action, Thriller
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1999-09-23

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What is Running Out of Time about?
Police inspector and excellent hostage negotiator Ho Sheung-Sang finds himself in over his head when he is pulled into a 72 hour game by a cancer suffering criminal out for vengeance on Hong Kong's organized crime syndicates.
Cast highlights
Running Out of Time features Lau Ching-wan, Andy Lau Tak-wah, Yoyo Mung Ka-wai, Benz Hui Siu-hung, Lam Suet, Waise Lee Chi-hung. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1999-09-23. Runtime: 93 minutes. TMDB score: 7.3/10 (176 votes). Genres: Drama, Action, Thriller, Crime. Original language: cn. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is Running Out of Time?
- Running Out of Time is listed as Drama, Action, Thriller, Crime on TMDB.
- How long is Running Out of Time?
- Running Out of Time runs about 93 minutes.
- Who stars in Running Out of Time?
- Cast highlights include Lau Ching-wan, Andy Lau Tak-wah, Yoyo Mung Ka-wai, Benz Hui Siu-hung, Lam Suet, Waise Lee Chi-hung.
- Does Cinema Box stream Running Out of Time?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
- Where can I track Running Out of Time?
- Open the Running Out of Time page on cinemabox.app or install the official Cinema Box Android app from Google Play for watchlists and discovery tools.








