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The Legend of Drunken Master

1994·Movie
1h 42min·R
79
GreatGoodWatch score

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Relentless energy, funny.

Energy

Epic and pulse-pounding

Fast from start to finish.

  • Spectacle10
  • Adrenaline9
  • Fast Pace9

Heart

Awe-inspiring and cathartic

  • Wonder9
  • Catharsis8
  • Nostalgia7

Humor

Plenty of slapstick and situational comedy

  • Physical Comedy9
  • Situational Comedy7
  • Absurdist Humor5

World

Kept in the background

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Rewatchability9
  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout direction and performances

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Standout editing and sound design

  • Editing8
  • Sound Centrality8
  • Cinematography7

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About

He's got a secret weapon with a lot of kick.

Returning home with his father after a shopping expedition, Wong Fei-Hong is unwittingly caught up in the battle between foreigners who wish to export ancient Chinese artifacts and loyalists who don't want the pieces to leave the country. Fei-Hong must fight against the foreigners using his Drunken Boxing style, and overcome his father's antagonism as well.
Classic Martial ArtsAction-ComedyDrunken Boxing StyleAcrobatic ChoreographyHigh-EnergyIconic PerformanceFamily ConflictPreservation of CultureRewatchable Fun

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Where can I stream The Legend of Drunken Master legally?

You can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Legend of Drunken Master worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79/100 (IMDb 7.5, Rotten Tomatoes 85%, and Metacritic 74). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Legend of Drunken Master rated?

RViolenceDrug use

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and drug use.

How long is The Legend of Drunken Master?

1 h 42 min

The Legend of Drunken Master runs 1 h 42 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Legend of Drunken Master?

Critics80
Audiences81

Yes. Critics average 80 and audiences 81 out of 100, so both groups see The Legend of Drunken Master much the same way.

Was The Legend of Drunken Master a box office hit?

Budget$10 million
Box office$34 million

Yes. It cost about $10 million to make and earned $34 million worldwide, 3.4 times its budget.

What language is The Legend of Drunken Master in?

cn

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

In how many countries can I watch The Legend of Drunken Master?

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