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Return of the Dragon

1974·Movie
1h 50min

Where to watch

No stream option in US yet.

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Return of the Dragon fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Violent and tense

  • Violence8
  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis6
  • Family Dynamics6
  • Pathos5

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Dark Humor2
  • Physical Comedy1

World

Crime and history

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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You want something to laugh atGraphic violence bothers you

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About

Ramon Zamora trades in his usual cheap yuks for a more restrained and almost mythic performance in this uniquely Pinoy tale of death and retribution.
Gritty Crime DramaHistorical SettingVisceral ViolenceComplex Character StudyTense AtmosphereSocietal CritiqueHard-Hitting NarrativeAuthentic Period DetailMoral AmbiguityIntense Performances

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Return of the Dragon legally?

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Is Return of the Dragon worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65/100 (IMDb 6.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Return of the Dragon rated?

ViolenceStrong languageDrug use

Content advisories: violence, strong language, and drug use.

How long is Return of the Dragon?

1 h 50 min

Return of the Dragon runs 1 h 50 min.

What language is Return of the Dragon in?

Filipino

It was made in Filipino. Produced in Philippines.

What tropes does Return of the Dragon use?

Dinner Order FlubCute KittenSpaghetti and GondolasVillainous ValourBowdleriseLighter and SofterNeed a Hand, or a Handjob?Guns Are WorthlessTook a Level in BadassShout-OutFanserviceRecycled Soundtrackand 9 more

TV Tropes lists 21 storytelling tropes for Return of the Dragon, including Dinner Order Flub, Cute Kitten, Spaghetti and Gondolas.