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title: "Saving Mr. Wu"
year: 2015
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/saving-mr-wu-2015"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 362154
imdb_id: "tt4819560"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 106
community_rating: 6.4
vote_count: 121
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Saving Mr. Wu (2015) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/saving-mr-wu-2015

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Title: Saving Mr. Wu (Chinese: 解救吾先生), previously known as The Strongest Competitor (Chinese: 最強對手).
Release Year: 2015.
Release Dates: 2015.09.30 (Source 5), 10/02/2015 (US) (Source 1).
Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller, Action crime thriller.
Director: Ding Sheng.
Cast: Andy Lau, Liu Ye, Wu Ruofu, Wang Qianyuan.
Plot: Mr. Wu, a Hong Kong movie star, is kidnapped in Beijing by Zhang Hua's gang. The police form a task force to search for him. Detectives in charge have only twenty hours before the deadline.
Basis: Based on a true abduction case where cast member Wu Ruofu was the victim.
Runtime: 1h 46m.

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## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, AsianCrush, Hi-YAH, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Hi-YAH Amazon Channel, Cineverse Amazon Channel | Hoopla, Fawesome | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, AsianCrush, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Hoopla | Apple TV Store, YouTube |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Ding Sheng
- **Networks / Studios**: Beijing Going Zoom Media, Shanghai New Culture Media Group, Heyi Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Andy Lau** as *Mr. Wu*
- **Liu Ye** as *Xing Feng*
- **Wang Qianyuan** as *Zhang Hua*
- **Cai Lu** as *Dou*
- **Lam Suet** as *Mr. Su*
- **Wu Ruofu** as *Cao Gang*
- **Sang Ping** as *Fat Kidnapper*
- **Lu Peng** as *Section Chief Li*
- **Ma Sichun** as *Female Officer Liu*
- **Li Meng** as *Chen Chen*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Saving Mr. Wu online?
Saving Mr. Wu is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, AsianCrush, Hi-YAH, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Saving Mr. Wu worth watching?
Saving Mr. Wu holds a community rating of 6.4/10 based on 121 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Crime, Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Saving Mr. Wu and when was it released?
Saving Mr. Wu is a feature film with a runtime of 106 minutes. It was released in 2015. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Saving Mr. Wu?
Saving Mr. Wu was directed by Ding Sheng.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Saving Mr. Wu — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/362154)
- [Saving Mr. Wu (2015) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4819560/fullcredits/)
- [Saving Mr. Wu - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saving_Mr._Wu)
- [Saving Mr. Wu (2015) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/362154/cast)
- [Watch Saving Mr. Wu (2015) Full Movie Online](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/saving-mr-wu)

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