---
title: "GATAO: Like Father Like Son"
year: 2024
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/gatao-like-father-like-son-2024"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 1303236
imdb_id: "tt32915791"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 131
community_rating: 7.4
vote_count: 15
content_rating: "R"
---

# GATAO: Like Father Like Son (2024) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/gatao-like-father-like-son-2024

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

GATAO: Like Father Like Son is a film first released in 2024. Catalogued under Crime, Action. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A rising drug dealer is pulled into his father's gang war, pitting old and new mobsters."

### Why Watch
- Intense gang conflict
- Strong lead performances
- Stylish action sequences

### Caveats & Content Note
- Graphic violence may deter sensitive viewers
- Pacing can be uneven
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains graphic violence and mature themes, making it suitable for adult audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: crime, action, generational, gritty

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Chiang Jui-chih, Yao Hung-i

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Sunny Wang** as *Michael*
- **Harry Chang** as *Scorpion*
- **Lung Tien-hsiang** as *Ko*
- **Rexen Cheng** as *Ching*
- **Tsai Chen-nan** as *Yung Sang*
- **King Jieh-wen** as *Hee*
- **Jack Kao** as *Kui Tung*
- **Tai Bo** as *Ha Ta*
- **Joseph Hsia** as *Wen-cheng*
- **Sun Peng** as *Ching Feng*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the central conflict?
Michael and Scorpion are drawn into their father Ko's turf war against rival gangs in Taipei.

### Q: Do I need to have seen earlier Gatao movies?
The story stands on its own, though familiarity with the franchise adds context.

### Q: Who are the main characters?
Michael, an ambitious drug dealer, his brother Scorpion, and their father Ko.

### Q: What genre is the film?
It is classified as a crime and action film.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately two hours and eleven minutes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [GATAO: Like Father Like Son — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1303236)
- [Watch GATAO: Like Father Like Son | Netflix](https://www.netflix.com/title/82045318)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*