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The Fiendish Plot of Dr. Fu Manchu

1980Movie1 h 48 minPG

30
BadGoodWatch score
30
BadGoodWatch score

Summary

Fu Manchu's 168th birthday celebration is dampened when a hapless flunky spills Fu's age-regressing elixir vitae.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Background watch

Where to watch

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Not for tears, scares or warmth.

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Cast

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Directed by
Piers Haggard

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Facts

August 8, 1980 · 1 h 48 min · PG

Released
August 8, 1980
Runtime
1 h 48 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Comedy, Horror, Crime
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom, United States
Box office
$11 million
Available in
13 countries

Tropes

Bad Boss, The Bad Guy Wins, The Cameo +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Fiendish Plot of Dr. Fu Manchu?"

Questions about The Fiendish Plot of Dr. Fu Manchu

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Fiendish Plot of Dr. Fu Manchu?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Fiendish Plot of Dr. Fu Manchu from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is The Fiendish Plot of Dr. Fu Manchu worth watching?

30
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 30 (IMDb 4.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 15%). Audiences rate it higher (46 out of 100) than critics (15).

Is The Fiendish Plot of Dr. Fu Manchu okay for kids?

PG

Not for young kids: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will The Fiendish Plot of Dr. Fu Manchu scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Not much for a horror movie: scares are rated 1 of 10 and tension 4.

Will The Fiendish Plot of Dr. Fu Manchu make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly slapstick (7 of 10) and satire (6 of 10).