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Kiss of the Dragon

2001Movie1 h 38 minR

Crime
61
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Letterboxd3.2/5Metacritic587.0Rotten Tomatoes52%68%

A pulse-pounding, brutally violent action movie about crime and everyday modern life.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

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

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Story

Kiss Fear Goodbye

Liu Jian, an elite Chinese police officer, comes to Paris to arrest a Chinese drug lord. When Jian is betrayed by a French officer and framed for murder, he must go into hiding and find new allies.

Feels like

  • Martial Arts Action
  • Gritty Thriller
  • Jet Li Vehicle
  • Intense Choreography
  • Parisian Underworld
  • Betrayal & Revenge
  • High Octane
  • Lone Hero
  • Fast-paced

Cast

24 of 29

Crew

Directed by
Chris Nahon
Written by
Luc Besson, Robert Mark Kamen
Produced by
Jet Li, Luc Besson, Happy Walters
Music by
Craig Armstrong, Chino XL

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Facts

July 6, 2001 · 1 h 38 min · R

Released
July 6, 2001
Runtime
1 h 38 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Action, Crime, Thriller
Original language
English
Also spoken
French, Chinese
Made in
France, United States
Budget
$25 million
Box office
$64 million
Available in
25 countries

Tropes

Combat Pragmatist, Mook Chivalry, Blatant Lies +9

  • Combat Pragmatist
  • Mook Chivalry
  • Blatant Lies
  • Giant Mook
  • Karmic Death
  • One-Man Army
  • You Are Already Dead
  • Artistic License – Martial Arts
  • Improvised Weapon
  • Stealth Pun
  • Unresolved Sexual Tension
  • Awesomeness by Analysis

12 of 77 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Kiss of the Dragon?"

Questions about Kiss of the Dragon

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Kiss of the Dragon?

Prime

In the United States, Kiss of the Dragon streams on Prime. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 14 other countries.

Is Kiss of the Dragon worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61 (IMDb 6.6, Letterboxd 3.2 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 52%, and Metacritic 58). Audiences rate it higher (67 out of 100) than critics (55).

Can I half-watch Kiss of the Dragon?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

What tropes does Kiss of the Dragon use?

Combat PragmatistMook ChivalryBlatant LiesGiant MookKarmic DeathOne-Man ArmyYou Are Already DeadArtistic License – Martial ArtsImprovised WeaponStealth PunUnresolved Sexual TensionAwesomeness by Analysisand 65 more

TV Tropes lists 77 tropes for it, including Combat Pragmatist, Mook Chivalry, and Blatant Lies.