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Return to the 36th Chamber

1980·Movie
1h 41min
70
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IMDb6.9Rotten Tomatoes–75%
IMDb6.9Rotten Tomatoes–75%

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High energy, funny.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Violence7

Heart

Hopeful and nostalgic

  • Hopefulness7
  • Nostalgia7
  • Wholesome6

Humor

Plenty of slapstick and situational comedy

  • Physical Comedy9
  • Situational Comedy7
  • Satire & Parody6

World

History and sports

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Visual Stylization7
  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6

Who it's for

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

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The workers of a dye factory have their pay cut by 20% when the factory owner brings in some Manchu thugs to try and increase production. Desperate to reclaim their full wages, the workers hire an actor to impersonate a priest and kung-fu expert from the temple of Shaolin. The factory owner proves the actor a fraud, and punishes all those involved. The young actor feels he has let the workers down, and promises to atone. He sets out for Shaolin, determined to be accepted as a kung-fu pupil at the elite temple.
Kung Fu ComedyShaolinMartial Arts TrainingHistorical SettingUnderdog StoryPhysical HumorImpersonationFactory WorkersRevenge

Crew

Directed by:
Lau Kar-leung, Lee Tai-Hang, Huang Pa-Ching
Written by:
Ni Kuang
Produced by:
Run Run Shaw, Mona Fong Yat-Wah
Composed by:
Eddie H. Wang Chi-Ren, Tsui Ping-Kwong

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Where can I stream Return to the 36th Chamber legally?

Hi-YAHARROW

Return to the 36th Chamber is included with a subscription to Hi-YAH and ARROW in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Return to the 36th Chamber worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71/100 (IMDb 6.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Return to the 36th Chamber rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is Return to the 36th Chamber?

1 h 41 min

Return to the 36th Chamber runs 1 h 41 min.

What language is Return to the 36th Chamber in?

Chinesecn

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

In how many countries can I watch Return to the 36th Chamber?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Return to the 36th Chamber in 48 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Return to the 36th Chamber use?

Chairman of the BrawlIn a Single BoundNobody Can DieLighter and SofterA Handful for an EyeSave the VillainIdentical StrangerTraining MontageSecret Test of CharacterSpiritual SuccessorMundane Made AwesomeUse Your Headand 1 more

TV Tropes lists 13 storytelling tropes for Return to the 36th Chamber, including Chairman of the Brawl, In a Single Bound, Nobody Can Die.