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The Big Boss

1971·Movie
1h 39min·R
67
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High energy, a touch of humor.

Energy

Brutally violent and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Cathartic

  • Catharsis7
  • Hopefulness6
  • Nostalgia6

Humor

Some slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy6
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3

World

Class and money

  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Intrigue7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Sound Centrality6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibePublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

Every limb of his body is a lethal weapon!!!

Cheng is a young Chinese mainlander who moves in with his expatriate cousins to work at an ice factory in Thailand. He does this with a family promise never to get involved in any fights. However, when members of his family begin disappearing after meeting the management of the factory, the resulting mystery and pressures force him to break that vow and take on the villainy of the Big Boss.
Martial Arts ActionRevenge StoryClassic Kung FuFamily LoyaltyFactory Conspiracy1970s CinemaBruce Lee FilmInternational Intrigue

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Big Boss legally?

The Big Boss is included with a subscription to Philo and FlixFling in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Fandango at Home Free, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Big Boss worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 6.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 65%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Big Boss rated?

RViolence

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

How long is The Big Boss?

1 h 39 min

The Big Boss runs 1 h 39 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Big Boss?

Critics65
Audiences71

Yes. Critics average 65 and audiences 71 out of 100, so both groups see The Big Boss much the same way.

What language is The Big Boss in?

ChinesecnVietnamese

It was made in Chinese, with some cn, Vietnamese. Produced in Hong Kong SAR China.

In how many countries can I watch The Big Boss?

131ADAGALAOARATAUAZBABBBEBFBGBM+117

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Big Boss in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Big Boss use?

Men Are the Expendable GenderFunny Bruce Lee NoisesFaux Affably EvilArrested for HeroismPummeling the CorpseKung-FoleyThe Snack Is More InterestingDuel to the DeathAlliterative TitleImpact SilhouetteMook–Face TurnThrowing Your Sword Always Worksand 40 more

TV Tropes lists 52 storytelling tropes for The Big Boss, including Men Are the Expendable Gender, Funny Bruce Lee Noises, Faux Affably Evil.