How to Watch the In the Line of Duty Movies in Order

Want to watch the In the Line of Duty movies in order? The franchise spans 9 films released from 1985 to 1996. The simplest approach is release order, which is how the story was meant to unfold for audiences. Here is the complete In the Line of Duty watch order, with links to our full guides for each film.

1. Yes, Madam! (1985)

Two unlucky thieves break into a just murdered man's hotel room and steal his passport, with a hidden microfilm, wanted by a triad boss. Two ass-kicking women cops—one Chinese, one British—are on the

2. Royal Warriors (1986)

When a tough policewoman learns about a group of violent terrorists, she, along with her partner and a Japanese detective, does everything it takes to take them down.

3. In the Line of Duty 3 (1988)

Genji Nakamura and his partner Michiko Nishiwaki are thieves for the notorious Red Army terrorist organization in Japan. After pulling off the jewelry heist of the century in which dozens of people ge

4. In the Line of Duty 4 (1989)

Two detectives who are up to their necks in trouble and in each other's face, as they try to shut down a drug-trafficking scheme that could be connected with international ties to organized crime. But

5. In the Line of Duty 5: Middle Man (1990)

When he is framed for being a spy because of his friend's illegal activities, David must escape from police, CIA, and assassins with the help of his cousin.

6. Forbidden Arsenal (1991)

Hong Kong policewoman Yeung teams up with Taiwanese and Mainland officers to take down a gunrunning ring.

7. Sea Wolves (1991)

Madam Yeung is assigned to investigate a serial murder in a Philippine cargo ship anchored in Hong Kong.

8. A Serious Shock! Yes Madam! (1993)

In this action packed Hong Kong Yes Madam installment two friends in the police force are in love with the same man. After a certain incident one of them goes crazy and does everything she can to kill

9. Yes Madam 5 (1996)

A disc with the names of Triad members is taken away, and when the gangsters try and find about where it is, they kill the only person who knows the hiding-place. So, what can be done now to retrieve

Watch order at a glance

1. Yes, Madam! (1985)
2. Royal Warriors (1986)
3. In the Line of Duty 3 (1988)
4. In the Line of Duty 4 (1989)
5. In the Line of Duty 5: Middle Man (1990)
6. Forbidden Arsenal (1991)
7. Sea Wolves (1991)
8. A Serious Shock! Yes Madam! (1993)
9. Yes Madam 5 (1996)

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