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Born to Defence

1988·Movie
1h 32min
IMDb5.7Rotten Tomatoes–53%

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Born to Defence fingerprint

High energy, a touch of humor.

Energy

Violent and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia7
  • Hopefulness6
  • Catharsis6

Humor

Some slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy5
  • Dark Humor4
  • Situational Comedy3

World

History

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibeSolo WatchTeensPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Once upon a time in China, a new hero emerged...

Jet, a young soldier at the end of the Second World War must overcome some abusive Americans who are bullying him as well as the Chinese people.
Action & RevengeHistorical SettingMartial ArtsSocial CommentaryOvercoming OppressionNationalismPatriotismRevenge DramaViolent Action

Crew

Directed by:
Jet Li
Written by:
Sze Yeung-Ping, Chit Yi-Gwoh
Produced by:
Fu Chi

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Where can I stream Born to Defence legally?

PrimeThe RokuFandango at Home FreePluto TVPlexAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsEternal FamilyFawesome

Born to Defence is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Eternal Family, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home Free, Pluto TV, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Born to Defence worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58/100 (IMDb 5.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Born to Defence rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is Born to Defence?

1 h 32 min

Born to Defence runs 1 h 32 min.

What language is Born to Defence in?

cnChineseEnglish

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

In how many countries can I watch Born to Defence?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Born to Defence in 27 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.