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Kung Fu Hustle

2004·Movie
1h 39min·R
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7Metacritic788.1Rotten Tomatoes90%89%

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A , crime movie: , but never scary.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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So many gangsters… so little time.

It's the 1940s, and the notorious Axe Gang terrorizes Shanghai. Small-time criminals Sing and Bone hope to join, but they only manage to make lots of very dangerous enemies. Fortunately for them, kung fu masters and hidden strength can be found in unlikely places. Now they just have to take on the entire Axe Gang.
Martial Arts SpectacleSatirical Homage to Shaw BrothersSlapstick ComedyUnderdog Hero JourneyStylized Visual PasticheCantonese Opera InfluenceHigh-Energy ActionHeartwarming RedemptionIconic SoundtrackCartoonish Violence

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Directed by:
Stephen Chow
Written by:
Stephen Chow, Tsang Kan-cheong, Xin Huo
Produced by:
Stephen Chow, Jeffrey Lau, Chui Po Chu
Composed by:
Stephen Chow, Raymond Wong Ying-Wah, Xian Luo Zong

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Kung Fu Hustle

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Kung Fu Hustle?

Sony Pictures Core

In the United States, Kung Fu Hustle streams on Sony Pictures Core. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex. It also streams in 72 other countries.

Is Kung Fu Hustle worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 7.7, Rotten Tomatoes 90%, and Metacritic 78).

Is Kung Fu Hustle okay for kids?

RViolenceStrong language

Yes: it's rated R in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Kung Fu Hustle make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly slapstick (9 of 10) and satire (8 of 10).

Can I half-watch Kung Fu Hustle?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Was Kung Fu Hustle a box office hit?

Budget$20 million
Box office$102 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $20 million to make and earned $102 million worldwide, 5.1 times its budget.

Is Kung Fu Hustle in English?

cn

No, it was made in cn.