Dragon's Claws

1979·Movie
1h 32min
62
DecentGoodWatch score

Where to watch

Links go to licensed services. Data from JustWatch and TMDB.

Dragon's Claws fingerprint

High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Brutally violent and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence9
  • Fast Pace8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Cathartic

Much of it is about family.

  • Catharsis7
  • Family Dynamics7
  • Pathos4

Humor

Some slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy6
  • Dark Humor3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

History, crime, and family

  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability5
  • Novelty5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Visual Stylization6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibePublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

Skip it if

Graphic violence bothers you

Based on the GoodWatch fingerprint: our scores for 70+ attributes of every movie. Select a row to see all of them.

About

A "Dragon Claw" master returns from Manchuria where he became a traitor to China. He's after the coveted Dragon Claw Golden Tablet that will force people to bow down to him. He challenges the Grand-master who has a checkered past of his own. The Grand-master happens to suffers from a terminal chronic injury related to his evil past. The traitor kills the grand-master, causing his wife and son the go into hiding. The wife seems to really be the Dragon Claw master in the family and she vows to train her son the kung fu secrets. The son finds that one of his friends has learned a strange style of kung fu from a filthy medicine man. The son seeks him out to improve his kung fu and defeat the traitor.
Kung Fu RevengeMartial Arts ActionHistorical ChinaFamily HonorVengeance QuestFilthy Medicine ManDragon ClawFast-Paced

Crew

Directed by:
Written by:
Produced by:

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Dragon's Claws

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Dragon's Claws legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Plex and Tubi TV. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Dragon's Claws worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63/100 (IMDb 6.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Dragon's Claws rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is Dragon's Claws?

1 h 32 min

Dragon's Claws runs 1 h 32 min.

What language is Dragon's Claws in?

EnglishChinese

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

In how many countries can I watch Dragon's Claws?

131ADAGALAOARATAUAZBABBBEBFBGBM+117

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Dragon's Claws in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

HomeDiscoverMoviesShows