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Descendant of the Sun

1983Movie1 h 24 min

57
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9

A brutally violent, breakneck action movie about fantasy and war.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you · you want something quiet and calm

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Story

Yuen becomes immortal after 500 years of practising at the Dai Lor realm. His arch nemesis demon descends to earth, so he descends after him in the form of an infant. 18 years later, they come to a clash while defending a princess.

Feels like

  • Martial Arts Fantasy
  • Kung Fu Superhero
  • Optical Effects Spectacle
  • Retro Action
  • Chinese Cinema
  • Comic Book Adaptation
  • Good vs Evil
  • Solar Powered
  • High-Energy

Cast

24 of 37

Crew

Directed by
Chor Yuen
Produced by
Mona Fong Yat-Wah
Music by
So Jan-Hau, Stephen Shing Gam-Wing

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Facts

December 16, 1983 · 1 h 24 min · Violence

Released
December 16, 1983
Runtime
1 h 24 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Action, Fantasy
Original language
Chinese
Also spoken
cn
Made in
Hong Kong SAR China
Available in
3 countries

Tropes

A Minor Kidroduction, Expy, Paper-Thin Disguise +9

  • A Minor Kidroduction
  • Expy
  • Paper-Thin Disguise
  • Invincible Hero
  • Muggle Foster Parents
  • Universally Beloved Leader
  • Dark Is Evil
  • Kryptonite Factor
  • Light Is Good
  • Happily Adopted
  • The Power of the Sun
  • Power Palms

12 of 26 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Descendant of the Sun?"

Questions about Descendant of the Sun

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Where can I stream Descendant of the Sun?

Eternal Family

In the United States, Descendant of the Sun streams on Eternal Family. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is Descendant of the Sun worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57 (IMDb 5.9).

Is Descendant of the Sun plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: spectacle (9 of 10) and intrigue (7 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

Is Descendant of the Sun in English?

Chinesecn

No, it was made in Chinese, with some cn.

What tropes does Descendant of the Sun use?

A Minor KidroductionExpyPaper-Thin DisguiseInvincible HeroMuggle Foster ParentsUniversally Beloved LeaderDark Is EvilKryptonite FactorLight Is GoodHappily AdoptedThe Power of the SunPower Palmsand 14 more

TV Tropes lists 26 tropes for it, including A Minor Kidroduction, Expy, and Paper-Thin Disguise.