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Snake in the Eagle's Shadow

1978·Movie
1h 38min·PG
78
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High energy, funny.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Spectacle7

Heart

Hopeful and nostalgic

  • Hopefulness8
  • Nostalgia8
  • Catharsis7

Humor

Plenty of slapstick and situational comedy

  • Physical Comedy9
  • Situational Comedy6
  • Absurdist Humor5

World

History and sports

  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

Everyone abuses and humiliates a downtrodden orphan until he befriends an old man, who turns out to be the last master of the snake fist fighting style. Jackie becomes the old man's student and finds himself in battle with the master of the eagle's claw style, who has vowed to destroy the snake fist clan.
Classic Kung Fu ComedyJackie Chan VehicleMartial Arts ActionOld School SlapstickRevenge StoryTraining MontageWacky AnticsUnderdog StoryHong Kong Cinema

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Directed by:
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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Snake in the Eagle's Shadow legally?

Snake in the Eagle's Shadow is included with a subscription to ARROW in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free and Tubi TV. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Snake in the Eagle's Shadow worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78/100 (IMDb 7.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 80%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Snake in the Eagle's Shadow rated?

PGViolence

It's rated PG in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Snake in the Eagle's Shadow?

1 h 38 min

Snake in the Eagle's Shadow runs 1 h 38 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Snake in the Eagle's Shadow?

Critics80
Audiences78

Yes. Critics average 80 and audiences 78 out of 100, so both groups see Snake in the Eagle's Shadow much the same way.

What language is Snake in the Eagle's Shadow in?

cn

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

In how many countries can I watch Snake in the Eagle's Shadow?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Snake in the Eagle's Shadow in 13 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Snake in the Eagle's Shadow use?

Old MasterRival DojosFalse FriendThe MoleRe-Release SoundtrackChromosome CastingI Owe You My LifePaper TigerIronic EchoNice Job Breaking It, Hero!Obfuscating StupidityCurb-Stomp Battleand 20 more

TV Tropes lists 32 storytelling tropes for Snake in the Eagle's Shadow, including Old Master, Rival Dojos, False Friend.