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The Legend of Drunken Master

1994Movie1 h 42 minR

Comedy
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Metacritic747.9Rotten Tomatoes85%88%

An epic, pulse-pounding action movie.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you · you want something quiet and calm

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Not for big ideas, scares or tears.

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Story

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

Returning home with his father after a shopping expedition, Wong Fei-hung 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-hung must fight against the foreigners using his Drunken Boxing style, and overcome his father's antagonism as well.

Feels like

  • Classic Martial Arts
  • Action-Comedy
  • Drunken Boxing Style
  • Acrobatic Choreography
  • High-Energy
  • Iconic Performance
  • Family Conflict
  • Preservation of Culture
  • Rewatchable Fun

Cast

24 of 41

Crew

Directed by
Jackie Chan, Lau Kar-leung
Written by
Yuen Kai-chi, Edward Tang
Produced by
Eric Tsang Chi-wai, Leonard Ho, Edward Tang
Music by
William Wu Wai-lap

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

February 3, 1994 · 1 h 42 min · R

Released
February 3, 1994
Runtime
1 h 42 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Drug Use
Genres
Action, Comedy
Original language
cn
Made in
Hong Kong SAR China
Budget
$10 million
Box office
$34 million
Available in
7 countries

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Legend of Drunken Master?"

Questions about The Legend of Drunken Master

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Legend of Drunken Master?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Legend of Drunken Master from Apple TV Store, YouTube, and Google Play Movies. It streams in 5 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Legend of Drunken Master worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 7.5, Rotten Tomatoes 85%, and Metacritic 74).

Is The Legend of Drunken Master a sequel?

  1. Drunken Master (1978)
  2. The Legend of Drunken Master (1994)

Yes: it's movie 2 of 2 in its series, after Drunken Master (1978).

Is The Legend of Drunken Master okay for kids?

RViolenceDrug use

Yes: it's rated R in the United States for violence and drug use, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will The Legend of Drunken Master make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly slapstick (9 of 10) and situational comedy (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch The Legend of Drunken Master?

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 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.