---
title: "Shock Wave"
year: 2017
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/shock-wave-2017"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 441531
imdb_id: "tt5847286"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 119
community_rating: 6.7
vote_count: 216
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Shock Wave (2017) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/shock-wave-2017

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Shock Wave is a 2017 Hong Kong action, crime, adventure, and thriller film written and directed by Herman Yau, and produced by and starring Andy Lau. The feature film runs for 1 hour and 59 minutes and centres on an explosives expert terrorist who takes hold of an underground tunnel and threatens to kill hostages if his demands are not met.

The film marks the third collaboration between director Herman Yau and star Andy Lau, following their previous work on the 1991 film Don't Fool Me and the 1999 film Fascination A. It received releases in April 2017 across Hong Kong and China, offering viewers a dramatic thriller centered on high-stakes tunnel negotiations and explosive threats.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An explosives-specialist terrorist seizes an underground tunnel and threatens hostages if demands are ignored."

### Why Watch
- It is a 2017 Hong Kong action film written and directed by Herman Yau.
- It is produced by and stars Andy Lau.
- It features a runtime of 1 hour and 59 minutes.

### Caveats & Content Note
- The provided sources do not contain a reason to skip it.
- Tone & Suitability: The tone and pacing reflect a 1 hour and 59 minute action and thriller feature film.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #action, #crime, #adventure, #thriller, #hong-kong-cinema

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | fuboTV, Philo, Fandor, Fandor Amazon Channel, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel, Cineverse Amazon Channel | Darkroom, Fawesome | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| **Canada (CA)** | Fandor | Tubi TV, AsianCrush, Filmzie, Cineverse, Midnight Pulp | Apple TV Store, YouTube, MovieMe |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Herman Yau
- **Networks / Studios**: Universe Entertainment, Bona Film Group, Infinitus Entertainment

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Andy Lau** as *Cheung J.S.*
- **Jiang Wu** as *Peng Hong / Blast*
- **Keung Ho-man** as *Kong Y.W.*
- **Ron Ng Cheuk-hai** as *Ben*
- **BabyJohn Choi Hon-yik** as *Wong Tin Lok*
- **Song Jia** as *Carmen Li*
- **Wang Ziyi** as *Biao Hong*
- **Felix Wong Yat-wah** as *Officer Chow*
- **Shek Sau** as *Wan H.F.*
- **Liu Kai-chi** as *Yim Kwok Wing*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where to stream Shock Wave?
Streaming availability is indicated on platforms such as The Movie Database and Plex, though specific regional details are not provided.

### Q: Whether it is worth watching?
It is a 1 hour and 59 minute action and thriller film featuring the collaboration of director Herman Yau and star Andy Lau.

### Q: Binge duration?
Shock Wave is a feature film with a total duration of 1 hour and 59 minutes.

### Q: Essential episodes?
Shock Wave is a standalone feature film rather than a television series with episodes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Shock Wave — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/441531)
- [Shock Wave (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shock_Wave_(film))
- [Shock Wave (2017) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/441531/cast)
- [Shock Wave Full Cast & Crew - MyDramaList](https://mydramalist.com/22007-shock-wave/cast)
- [Shock Wave (2017) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5847286/)
- [Shock Wave (2017) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/shock-wave/credits)

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