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Kung-Fu Zohra

2022Movie1 h 40 min

Comedy
54
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.4

A deeply moving, tense comedy movie about everyday modern life and society, with standout characters.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · graphic violence bothers you

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Story

Zohra is convinced that separating from her husband Omar would break her little girl’s heart and so determines not to leave him despite the violence he metes out. Then she meets Chang Sue, the caretaker of the gym where she works to make ends meet. When she learns that he’s a kung fu master, Zohra asks him to teach her some self-defence basics…

Feels like

  • Domestic Drama
  • Martial Arts Training
  • Female Empowerment
  • Resilience
  • Social Commentary
  • Contemporary Realism
  • Emotional Journey
  • Underdog Story
  • Cathartic

Cast

13 of 13

Crew

Directed by
Mabrouk El Mechri
Written by
Mabrouk El Mechri
Produced by
Denis Pineau-Valencienne, François Kraus, Yann Arnaud
Music by
Antoine Rousseau, Olivier Walczak

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Facts

March 9, 2022 · 1 h 40 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released
March 9, 2022
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Comedy, Action, Drama
Original language
French
Made in
Belgium, France
Available in
46 countries

Tropes

Pressure Point, Clothing-Concealed Injury, Frying Pan of Doom +9

  • Pressure Point
  • Clothing-Concealed Injury
  • Frying Pan of Doom
  • Pet the Dog
  • Author Appeal
  • Rapid-Fire Fisticuffs
  • Tuckerization
  • Door Fu
  • Shell-Shock Silence
  • In-Universe Factoid Failure
  • Deadly Disc
  • An Immigrant's Tale

12 of 40 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Kung-Fu Zohra?"

Questions about Kung-Fu Zohra

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Kung-Fu Zohra?

Kanopy

In the United States, Kung-Fu Zohra is free with ads on Kanopy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. It also streams in 8 other countries.

Is Kung-Fu Zohra worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54 (IMDb 5.4).

Will Kung-Fu Zohra make me laugh?

Serious

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 0 of 4.

Is Kung-Fu Zohra plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Kung-Fu Zohra in English?

French

No, it was made in French.

What tropes does Kung-Fu Zohra use?

Pressure PointClothing-Concealed InjuryFrying Pan of DoomPet the DogAuthor AppealRapid-Fire FisticuffsTuckerizationDoor FuShell-Shock SilenceIn-Universe Factoid FailureDeadly DiscAn Immigrant's Taleand 28 more

TV Tropes lists 40 tropes for it, including Pressure Point, Clothing-Concealed Injury, and Frying Pan of Doom.