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The Spiritual Boxer

1975Movie1 h 43 min

Comedy
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5

A violent, thrilling action movie about history.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you

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Story

Wang Yu plays Hsiao Chien, a con artist vagabond who uses his kung fu skills and parlor tricks to convince superstitious villagers that he can use his body as a vessel for angry gods. However, when the villagers are threatened by a hostile force, Chien must learn to use his skills to protect the innocent.

Feels like

  • Kung Fu Comedy
  • Historical Setting
  • Supernatural Elements
  • Action-Packed
  • Traditional Martial Arts
  • Hong Kong Cinema
  • Con Artist
  • Villager Protection

Cast

24 of 64

Crew

Directed by
Lau Kar-leung
Written by
Ni Kuang
Produced by
Runme Shaw
Music by
Frankie Chan Fan-kei

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Facts

November 28, 1975 · 1 h 43 min · Violence

Released
November 28, 1975
Runtime
1 h 43 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Action, Comedy
Original language
Chinese
Made in
Hong Kong SAR China
Available in
41 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Spiritual Boxer?"

Questions about The Spiritual Boxer

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Where can I stream The Spiritual Boxer?

Shout! Factory

In the United States, The Spiritual Boxer streams on Shout! Factory. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is The Spiritual Boxer worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 6.5).

Is there a sequel to The Spiritual Boxer?

  1. The Spiritual Boxer (1975)
  2. The Shadow Boxing (1979)

Yes: it's movie 1 of 2 in its series, followed by The Shadow Boxing (1979).

Is The Spiritual Boxer okay for kids?

Violence

Yes: its content advisories are violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will The Spiritual Boxer make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly slapstick (7 of 10) and satire (5 of 10).

Is The Spiritual Boxer in English?

Chinese

No, it was made in Chinese.