

Tai-Pan (1986)
Overview
The film begins following the British victory of the first Opium War and the seizure of Hong Kong. Although the island is largely uninhabited and the terrain unfriendly, it has a large port that both the British government and various trading companies believe will be useful for the import of merchandise to be traded on mainland China, a highly lucrative market.
Where to watch Tai-Pan
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video | — | — |
| United Kingdom | — | Amazon Video | YouTube |
| Ireland | — | Amazon Video | — |
| Germany | Studiocanal Presents MOVIECULT, Moviecult | Apple TV, Amazon Video | YouTube |
| Spain | Filmin | — | — |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Tai-Pan in 3 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Tai-Pan about?
The film begins following the British victory of the first Opium War and the seizure of Hong Kong. Although the island is largely uninhabited and the terrain unfriendly, it has a large port that both the British government and various trading companies believe will be useful for the import of merchandise to be traded on mainland China, a highly lucrative market. Tai-Pan is a Adventure, Drama, History movie, released on 1986-11-07, runtime 127 minutes.
Is Tai-Pan worth watching?
TMDB users rate Tai-Pan 5.3 out of 10 from 35 ratings. Reviews are mixed.
Where can I watch Tai-Pan?
In the United States, Tai-Pan streams on Amazon Prime Video. The table on this page lists 4 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Daryl Duke
Cast
- Bryan Brown as Dirk Struan
- Kyra Sedgwick as Tess Brock
- Katy Behean as Mary Sinclair
- John Stanton as Tyler Brock
- Janine Turner as Shevaun Tillman
- Russell Wong as Gordon Chen
- Joan Chen as May-May
- Tim Guinee as Culum Struan
- Bill Leadbitter as Gorth Brock
- Norman Rodway as Aristotle Quance
- John Bennett as Orlov
- Derrick Branche as Vargas
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Sources
Details and the 5.3/10 rating from Tai-Pan on TMDB, also on IMDb. Back to Movie World.