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The Water Margin

1972Movie2 h 5 min

Drama
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5

Summary

The corruption in the Sung Dynasty of 11th century China is so rampant that it inspires a band of Oriental Robin Hoods - the Honorable 108. Mountain bandits who nevertheless live by a scrupulous code of conduct, the Honorable 108 pledge to end the repression of the brutal overlords.

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  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Kids

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  • Graphic violence bothers you

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Cast

24 of 96

Crew

Directed by
Wu Ma, Chang Cheh, Pao Hsueh-Li
Written by
Ni Kuang, Shi Nai'an
Produced by
Run Run Shaw
Music by
Frankie Chan Fan-kei

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Facts

March 17, 1972 · 2 h 5 min · Violence

Released
March 17, 1972
Runtime
2 h 5 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Action, Drama
Original language
Chinese
Made in
Hong Kong SAR China
Available in
43 countries

Tropes

Agonizing Stomach Wound, Big Badass Battle Sequence, Big Badass Battle Sequence +9

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6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Water Margin?"

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Where can I stream The Water Margin?

Shout! Factory TVShout! Factory

In the United States, The Water Margin streams on Shout! Factory, and it is free with ads on Shout! Factory TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. It also streams in 4 other countries.

Is The Water Margin worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 6.5).

Is The Water Margin okay for kids?

Violence

Yes: its content advisories are violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is The Water Margin in English?

Chinese

No, it was made in Chinese.

What tropes does The Water Margin use?

Agonizing Stomach WoundBig Badass Battle SequenceBig Badass Battle SequenceAn Arm and a LegBig Damn HeroesBloodier and GorierBig BadElite MooksThe VampActionized SequelAnyone Can DieStock Wushu Weaponsand 27 more

TV Tropes lists 39 tropes for it, including Agonizing Stomach Wound, Big Badass Battle Sequence, and Big Badass Battle Sequence.