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The Man from Hong Kong

1975·Movie
1h 46min
82
GreatGoodWatch score

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High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Violent

  • Violence8
  • Adrenaline6
  • Tension6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Nostalgia5
  • Hopefulness4
  • Catharsis4

Humor

Some slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Absurdist Humor3

World

History and crime

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibePublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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Graphic violence bothers you

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About

Fast! Fantastic! Fun! Nothing can stop him!

Australian authorities arrest a man believed to be connected to the Sydney criminal underworld and send for Inspector Fang Sing Leng from Hong Kong to question him. After the alleged criminal is assassinated, Inspector Leng and the Sydney police try to hunt down those responsible and hope to solve their case along the way.
Hong Kong ActionSydney UnderworldMartial ArtsCrime Investigation1970s CinemaInternational CrimeExplosive ActionBuddy Cop

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Man from Hong Kong

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Where can I stream The Man from Hong Kong legally?

The Man from Hong Kong is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Shout! Factory TV, Plex, and Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Man from Hong Kong worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83/100 (IMDb 6.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Man from Hong Kong rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is The Man from Hong Kong?

1 h 46 min

The Man from Hong Kong runs 1 h 46 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Man from Hong Kong?

Critics100
Audiences65

Not quite. Critics rate The Man from Hong Kong higher (100) than audiences (65). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Man from Hong Kong in?

EnglishChinese

It was made in English, with some Chinese. Produced in Australia, Hong Kong SAR China, United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch The Man from Hong Kong?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Man from Hong Kong in 16 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Man from Hong Kong use?

Didn't Think This ThroughDestroy the Product PlacementIt's PersonalStuff Blowing UpCovers Always LieMonumental BattleInstant SeductionWok FuDescription CutSamus Is a GirlSame Language DubNo Kill like Overkilland 35 more

TV Tropes lists 47 storytelling tropes for The Man from Hong Kong, including Didn't Think This Through, Destroy the Product Placement, It's Personal.