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Project A

1983Movie1 h 45 minPG-13

78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Letterboxd3.7/5Rotten Tomatoes81%83%

A pulse-pounding, epic action movie about history and crime.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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

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Story

Rip-roaring adventure on the old China Coast.

In late 19th century Hong Kong, the British may rule the land, but the pirates rule the waters. Coast Guard officer Dragon Ma is determined that his beloved Coast Guard will not be made a fool of.

Feels like

  • Jackie Chan Stunt Comedy
  • Historical Action Adventure
  • High-Octane Physicality
  • Colonial Era Setting
  • Choreographed Mayhem
  • Classic Hong Kong Cinema
  • Heroic Underdog Narrative
  • Visual Spectacle
  • Nostalgic Entertainment

Cast

24 of 64

Crew

Directed by
Jackie Chan
Written by
Jackie Chan, Edward Tang
Produced by
Leonard Ho, Edward Tang
Music by
Michael Lai Siu-Tin

Everyone

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

Facts

December 22, 1983 · 1 h 45 min · PG-13

Released
December 22, 1983
Runtime
1 h 45 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence
Genres
Action, Adventure, Comedy
Original language
cn
Also spoken
English
Made in
Hong Kong SAR China
Box office
$18 million
Available in
73 countries

Tropes

High-Class Glass, Avenging the Villain, Clock Tower +9

  • High-Class Glass
  • Avenging the Villain
  • Clock Tower
  • Cover Identity Anomaly
  • Cruel and Unusual Death
  • Hero Stole My Bike
  • Too Dumb to Live
  • Carpet-Rolled Corpse
  • Necktie Leash
  • Cool Sword
  • Ruthless Modern Pirates
  • Blatant Lies

12 of 45 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Project A?"

Questions about Project A

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Project A?

HooplaWeTV

In the United States, Project A streams on WeTV, and it is free with ads on Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 63 other countries.

Is Project A worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78 (IMDb 7.2, Letterboxd 3.7 out of 5, and Rotten Tomatoes 81%).

Is there a sequel to Project A?

  1. Project A (1983)
  2. Project A - Part II (1987)

Yes: it's movie 1 of 2 in its series, followed by Project A - Part II (1987).

Is Project A okay for kids?

PG-13Violence

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Project A make me laugh?

Funny

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

Will I feel good after watching Project A?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for hopefulness and 4 for wholesome.

Is Project A in English?

cnEnglish

No, it was made in cn, with some English.