Back to the Past (2025)
尋秦記
Overview
In the Qin Dynasty, time-traveller Hong Siu-lung has lived in seclusion with his family for twenty years. Yet every step he takes remains under the watchful eye of his former disciple, now the Qin Emperor. On the brink of ultimate power after conquering the six warring states, the emperor is suddenly ambushed by a mysterious team wielding advanced weapons clearly originating from Hong’s time. Drawn together by fate again, Hong and Qin Emperor are forced to confront the long-buried conflict between them, because the future now depends on how they settle their past.
Where to watch Back to the Past
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home, Plex | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home |
| Canada | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
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What is Back to the Past about?
In the Qin Dynasty, time-traveller Hong Siu-lung has lived in seclusion with his family for twenty years. Yet every step he takes remains under the watchful eye of his former disciple, now the Qin Emperor. On the brink of ultimate power after conquering the six warring states, the emperor is suddenly ambushed by a mysterious team wielding advanced weapons clearly originating from Hong’s time. Drawn together by fate again, Hong and Qin Emperor are forced to confront the long-buried conflict between them, because the future now depends on how they settle their past. Back to the Past is a Science Fiction, Action, Comedy movie, released on 2025-12-31, runtime 107 minutes.
Is Back to the Past worth watching?
TMDB users rate Back to the Past 6.0 out of 10 from 30 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Back to the Past?
In the United States, Back to the Past can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 1 more country. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Ng Yuen-Fai, Jack Lai Jan-Lung
Cast
- Louis Koo as Hong Siu-lung
- Raymond Lam Fung as Chiu Poon / Majesty
- Bai Baihe as Galie
- Jessica Hsuan Huen as Wu Ting-fong
- Sonija Kwok Sin-Nae as Kam Ching
- Joyce Tang Lai-ming as Sin-yau
- Michael Miu Kiu-wai as Ken
- Louis Cheung as Stone
- Kevin Chu Kam-yin as Bowie
- Wu Yue as Max
- Timmy Hung Tin-ming as Phill
- Chris Collins as Tim
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Sources
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