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The Man with the Iron Fists

2012·Movie
1h 36min·R
51
MediocreGoodWatch score

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High energy, striking style, light on feelings.

Energy

Brutally violent and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Tension7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos5
  • Catharsis5
  • Melancholy4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Physical Comedy2

World

History and war

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7

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You can't spell Kung Fu without F and U!

In feudal China, a blacksmith who makes weapons for a small village is put in the position where he must defend himself and his fellow villagers.
Martial Arts ActionFeudal ChinaRevenge StoryStylized ViolenceWorld-BuildingIntrigueCharacter-Driven PlotSound DesignSlow Burn

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Where can I stream The Man with the Iron Fists legally?

The Man with the Iron Fists is included with a subscription to Philo and Starz in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Man with the Iron Fists worth watching?

51
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52/100 (IMDb 5.4, Rotten Tomatoes 52%, and Metacritic 51). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Man with the Iron Fists rated?

RViolenceStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is The Man with the Iron Fists?

1 h 36 min

The Man with the Iron Fists runs 1 h 36 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Man with the Iron Fists?

Critics52
Audiences50

Yes. Critics average 52 and audiences 50 out of 100, so both groups see The Man with the Iron Fists much the same way.

Was The Man with the Iron Fists a box office hit?

Budget$15 million
Box office$21 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $15 million to make and earned $21 million worldwide, 1.4 times its budget.

What language is The Man with the Iron Fists in?

EnglishcnChinese

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

In how many countries can I watch The Man with the Iron Fists?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Man with the Iron Fists in 78 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Man with the Iron Fists use?

Counterpart Combat CoordinationArtistic License – ChemistryFather to His MenWouldn't Hurt a ChildBattle CoupleSupernatural Martial ArtsSupporting ProtagonistLaser-Guided KarmaFlashbackNipple and DimedDied in Your Arms TonightCurb-Stomp Battleand 88 more

TV Tropes lists 100 storytelling tropes for The Man with the Iron Fists, including Counterpart Combat Coordination, Artistic License – Chemistry, Father to His Men.