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Double Dragon

1994·Movie
1h 36min·PG-13
IMDb4.0Metacritic406.1Rotten Tomatoes12%26%

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High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8
  • Tension7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness6
  • Catharsis5
  • Nostalgia5

Humor

Some slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy6
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Satire & Parody3

World

Games

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Rewatchability4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue6
  • Direction5
  • Acting5

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing6
  • Cinematography5
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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You want something quiet and calm

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About

Power. Justice. Darkness. Light.

Two brothers have half of a powerful ancient Chinese talisman. An evil gang leader has the other half, and determines to get the brothers' half and have a complete medallion so he can gain absolute power.
Video Game AdaptationMartial Arts Action90s NostalgiaFamily-Friendly AdventureOver-the-Top HumorCampy AestheticGood vs EvilBrotherly Bond

Crew

Directed by:
Katy Garretson, James Yukich, Robert M. Williams Jr.
Written by:
Peter Gould, Paul Dini, Michael Davis
Produced by:
Don Murphy, Paul J. Lombardi, Tom Karnowski
Composed by:
Jellybean Benítez, Jay Ferguson, Diane Marshall

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Double Dragon

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Double Dragon legally?

PrimeJustWatch TVfuboTVThe RokuHooplaPluto TVNight Flight+Plex

Double Dragon is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Night Flight+, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on JustWatch TV, Hoopla, and Pluto TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Double Dragon worth watching?

34
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 35/100 (IMDb 4, Rotten Tomatoes 12%, and Metacritic 40). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Double Dragon rated?

PG-13Violence

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Double Dragon?

1 h 36 min

Double Dragon runs 1 h 36 min.

Is Double Dragon based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a video game.

Do critics and audiences agree on Double Dragon?

Critics26
Audiences42

Not quite. Audiences rate Double Dragon higher (42) than critics (26). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Double Dragon a box office hit?

Budget$4 million
Box office$2 million

No. It cost about $4 million to make and earned $2 million worldwide, 67% of its budget.

What language is Double Dragon in?

EnglishFrench

It was made in English, with some French. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Double Dragon?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Double Dragon in 29 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Double Dragon use?

Fascinating EyebrowYour Terrorists Are Our Freedom FightersFoolish Sibling, Responsible SiblingDragons Up the Yin YangThe Dog Bites BackBig BlackoutBullying a DragonTotally RadicalYou Have Failed MeNinjaMany Spirits Inside of OneExpyand 49 more

TV Tropes lists 61 storytelling tropes for Double Dragon, including Fascinating Eyebrow, Your Terrorists Are Our Freedom Fighters, Foolish Sibling, Responsible Sibling.