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Fist of Legend

1994·Movie
1h 43min·R
90
ExcellentGoodWatch score

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High energy, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Brutally violent and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Cathartic

  • Catharsis7
  • Pathos6
  • Hopefulness6

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Physical Comedy1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

Sports and history

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability8
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Standout direction and performances

  • Direction9
  • Acting8
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout cinematography and editing

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing8
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibePartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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You want something to laugh atGraphic violence bothers youYou want something quiet and calm

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About

To avenge his master's death, He'll fight like never before!

Chen returns to his school when he finds out that his martial arts teacher has died. When he learns that his school students are harassed by some hooligans, he gears himself up to save them.
Martial Arts MasterpieceAction-PackedHistorical DramaRevenge ThrillerPatriotic ThemesExpert ChoreographyClassic Kung FuHigh AdrenalineCultural Commentary

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Fist of Legend legally?

Fist of Legend is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Peacock, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and Peacock Premium+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Shout! Factory TV, and YouTube Free. 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 Fist of Legend worth watching?

90
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 90/100 (IMDb 7.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Fist of Legend rated?

RViolence

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

How long is Fist of Legend?

1 h 43 min

Fist of Legend runs 1 h 43 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Fist of Legend?

Critics100
Audiences84

Not quite. Critics rate Fist of Legend higher (100) than audiences (84). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Fist of Legend a box office hit?

Budget$2 million
Box office$2 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $2 million to make and earned $2 million worldwide, 1.0 times its budget.

What language is Fist of Legend in?

ChineseEnglishJapanesecn

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

In how many countries can I watch Fist of Legend?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Fist of Legend in 129 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Fist of Legend use?

Kingpin in His GymOne Free HitCombat PragmatistTampering with Food and DrinkAwesomeness by AnalysisThe Hero DiesAsskicking Leads to LeadershipFox News LiberalBowdleriseDramatic DislocationEveryone Has StandardsActually Pretty Funnyand 56 more

TV Tropes lists 68 storytelling tropes for Fist of Legend, including Kingpin in His Gym, One Free Hit, Combat Pragmatist.