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Birth of the Dragon

2017Movie1 h 43 minPG-13

Drama
43
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7Letterboxd2.7/5Metacritic354.7Rotten Tomatoes25%67%

A violent, fast-paced action movie about sports and history.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you

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Not for scares or laughs.

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Story

The Fight That Created The Legend

Set against the backdrop of San Francisco’s Chinatown, this cross-cultural biopic chronicles Bruce Lee’s emergence as a martial-arts superstar after his legendary secret showdown with fellow martial artist Wong Jack Man.

Feels like

  • Martial Arts Biopic
  • Bruce Lee Origin Story
  • Historical Drama
  • Action-Packed
  • Sports Movie
  • Cross-Cultural Themes
  • Chinatown San Francisco
  • Fast-Paced
  • Inspirational

Cast

17 of 17

Crew

Directed by
Corey Yuen, George Nolfi
Written by
Stephen J. Rivele, Christopher Wilkinson
Produced by
Janice Williams, Michael London, Leo Shi Young
Music by
H. Scott Salinas, Reza Safinia

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Facts

August 25, 2017 · 1 h 43 min · PG-13

Released
August 25, 2017
Runtime
1 h 43 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence
Genres
Action, Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
Chinese
Made in
China, United States
Budget
$31 million
Box office
$7 million
Available in
64 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Birth of the Dragon?"

Questions about Birth of the Dragon

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Birth of the Dragon?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Birth of the Dragon from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and MovieMe. It streams in 12 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Birth of the Dragon worth watching?

43
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 43 (IMDb 5.7, Letterboxd 2.7 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 25%, and Metacritic 35). Audiences rate it higher (56 out of 100) than critics (30).

Is Birth of the Dragon okay for kids?

PG-13Violence

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

Can I half-watch Birth of the Dragon?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Was Birth of the Dragon a box office flop?

Budget$31 million
Box office$7 million

Yes: it cost about $31 million to make and earned $7 million worldwide, 23% of its budget.