---
title: "Snakehead"
year: 2021
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/snakehead-2021"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 835961
imdb_id: "tt4181232"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 89
community_rating: 5.9
vote_count: 28
content_rating: "NR"
---

# Snakehead (2021) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/snakehead-2021

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Topic: Film "Snakehead" (2021).
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Title: Snakehead.
Year: 2021.
Genres: Action, Drama, Crime, Action-thriller, Suspense, Action & Adventure.
Director: Evan Jackson Leong (also edited, produced, written).
Cast: Shuya Chang, Jade Wu, Sung Kang, Yacine Djoumbaye.
Run time: 1h 29m (TMDB) or 1 hr 37 mins (TV Guide). Self-correction: I will mention the film's duration if needed, but I should be careful with conflicting info. I'll stick to the general description.
Plot:
Sister Tse is brought to New York by a Snakehead, a human smuggler.
She is indebted to the crime family responsible for her transport.
She gains favor with the matriarch and rises in the ranks.
She came to America to find the child that was taken from her.
She is a Chinese immigrant

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Tubi TV, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Amazon MX Player | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Tubi TV | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, YouTube |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Evan Leong
- **Networks / Studios**: Samuel Goldwyn Films, Roadside Attractions, Arowana Studios

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Shuya Chang** as *Sister Tse*
- **Jade Wu** as *Dai Mah*
- **Devon Diep** as *Sinh*
- **Sung Kang** as *Rambo*
- **Celia Au** as *Jai*
- **Perry Yung** as *Suhyun*
- **Jamie Choi** as *Barbie*
- **Richie Ng**
- **Catherine Jiang**

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Snakehead online?
Snakehead is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Snakehead worth watching?
Snakehead holds a community rating of 5.9/10 based on 28 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Action, Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Snakehead and when was it released?
Snakehead is a feature film with a runtime of 89 minutes. It was released in 2021. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Snakehead?
Snakehead was directed by Evan Leong.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Snakehead — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/835961)
- [Snakehead (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snakehead_(film))
- [Snakehead (2021) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/835961-snakehead/cast)
- [Snakehead (movie) - Simple English Wikipedia, the free ...](https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snakehead_(movie))
- [Snakehead - Full Cast & Crew - TV Guide](https://www.tvguide.com/movies/snakehead/cast/2030465336/)
- [Snakehead (2021) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4181232/)

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