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Once a Gangster

5.8
2010Movie95 min

Two former triads are tapped to run in an election for leader of the underworld, but both want normal lives. Each must outwit the other to lose.

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4 countries
CountrySeasonsAudioSubtitlesAdded
Hong KongHong Kong
Seasons—
AudioCantonese [Original], Mandarin
SubtitlesEnglish, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional)
AddedSep 30, 2025
IndiaIndia
Seasons—
AudioCantonese [Original]
SubtitlesEnglish
AddedAug 4, 2025
RussiaRussia
Seasons—
AudioCantonese [Original]
SubtitlesGerman, English
AddedDec 1, 2018
ThailandThailand
Seasons—
AudioCantonese [Original], Mandarin
SubtitlesEnglish, Thai, Chinese (Simplified) +5 more
AddedFeb 5, 2020

Where to watch Once a Gangster with English subtitles: This movie is available on Netflix in 4 countries. Check the table above to see if Once a Gangster is on Netflix in your country, what audio languages are available, and whether English subtitles are included. New countries are added regularly as Netflix expands its library.