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City Hunter

1993·Movie
1h 39min
IMDb6.3Rotten Tomatoes50%60%

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Relentless energy, very funny, emotionally cool.

Energy

Breakneck and epic

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace9
  • Spectacle9
  • Adrenaline8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness6
  • Catharsis6
  • Romance5

Humor

Plenty of slapstick and absurdist humor

  • Physical Comedy10
  • Absurdist Humor9
  • Situational Comedy8

World

Pop culture

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Rewatchability8
  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout performances and direction

  • Acting9
  • Direction8
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Standout editing and visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Editing8
  • Visual Stylization8
  • Cinematography7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightParty VibePartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchPure Escapism

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About

He's out of town, out of time and out of his depth!

A self-indulgent private investigator winds up on a cruise ship full of rich patrons, gorgeous women, murderous terrorists, and scarce food.
Hong Kong Action ComedySlapstick Martial ArtsAbsurdist HumorManga AdaptationJackie Chan VehicleEnergetic & ChaoticOver-the-Top SpectacleCampy & IrreverentPure Escapism

Crew

Directed by:
Wong Jing, Aman Chang Man
Written by:
Wong Jing, Tsukasa Hojo
Produced by:
Raymond Chow, Chua Lam
Composed by:
James Wong Jim, Romeo Díaz

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about City Hunter

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream City Hunter legally?

PrimefuboTVPhiloThe RokuPluto TVShout! Factory TVPlexAmazon Prime Video Free with Ads

City Hunter is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Pluto TV, Shout! Factory TV, and YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is City Hunter worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57/100 (IMDb 6.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 50%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is City Hunter rated?

ViolenceSexual contentStrong language

Content advisories: violence, sexual content, and strong language.

How long is City Hunter?

1 h 39 min

City Hunter runs 1 h 39 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on City Hunter?

Critics50
Audiences62

Not quite. Audiences rate City Hunter higher (62) than critics (50). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is City Hunter in?

cn

It was made in cn. Produced in Hong Kong SAR China.

In how many countries can I watch City Hunter?

30ARATBEBRCACHCLCODEECESFRGBGG+16

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for City Hunter in 30 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does City Hunter use?

Bishie SparkleChekhov's SkillDance BattlerDenser and WackierImprobable Aiming SkillsNot Distracted by the SexyWorld of HamBits of Me Keep Passing OutDeath by CameoLeaning on the Fourth WallKingpin in His GymKissing Cousinsand 27 more

TV Tropes lists 39 storytelling tropes for City Hunter, including Bishie Sparkle, Chekhov's Skill, Dance Battler.