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Bulletproof Monk

2003Movie1 h 44 minPG-13

40
WeakGoodWatch score
40
WeakGoodWatch score

Summary

A mysterious and immortal Tibetan kung fu master, who has spent the last 60 years traveling around the world protecting the ancient Scroll of the Ultimate, mentors a selfish street kid in the ancient intricacies of kung fu.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

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Not for tears, scares or romance.

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Cast

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Directed by
Paul Hunter
Music by
Éric Serra

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Facts

March 28, 2003 · 1 h 44 min · PG-13

Released
March 28, 2003
Runtime
1 h 44 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence
Genres
Action, Comedy, Fantasy
Original language
English
Also spoken
Tibetan, Punjabi, German
Made in
United States, Canada, Hong Kong SAR China
Budget
$52 million
Box office
$38 million
Available in
46 countries
Keywords
based on comic

Tropes

Evil Cripple, Evil Brit, Say My Name +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Bulletproof Monk?"

Questions about Bulletproof Monk

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Bulletproof Monk?

In the United States, Bulletproof Monk streams on fuboTV, MGM+, and Philo, and it is free with ads on The Roku and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 38 other countries.

Is Bulletproof Monk worth watching?

40
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 40 (IMDb 5.5, Letterboxd 2.5 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 22%, and Metacritic 40). Audiences rate it higher (50 out of 100) than critics (31).

Is Bulletproof Monk okay for kids?

PG-13Violence

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Bulletproof Monk make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly slapstick (8 of 10) and situational comedy (5 of 10).

Can I half-watch Bulletproof Monk?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Was Bulletproof Monk a box office flop?

Budget$52 million
Box office$38 million

Yes: it cost about $52 million to make and earned $38 million worldwide, 73% of its budget.

What tropes does Bulletproof Monk use?

Evil CrippleEvil BritSay My NameIs This a Joke?Taking You with MeNeck SnapLegacy of the ChosenCard-Carrying VillainInterchangeable Asian CulturesNo Name GivenAnti-HeroDeath Seekerand 59 more

TV Tropes lists 71 tropes for it, including Evil Cripple, Evil Brit, and Say My Name.