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Kung Fu

1972 – 1975Show3 seasons62 episodesTV-14

Action & AdventureDrama
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Metacritic–7.8Rotten Tomatoes–90%

A thrilling, violent drama series about history and faith and meaning.

Good for friends night · teens · binge-friendly

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you

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Episodes

3 seasons · 62 episodes · best: S1E15 "The Ancient Warrior" 8.5

Episodes

8.0
7.8
7.9

Story

The adventures of a Shaolin Monk as he wanders the American West armed only with his skill in Kung Fu.

Feels like

  • Martial Arts Western
  • Spiritual Journey
  • 70s TV Series
  • Kung Fu Master
  • Social Justice
  • Historical Setting
  • Action-Packed
  • Philosophical Themes
  • Nostalgic Classic

Cast

24 of 319 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Richard Lang, Jerry Thorpe, Harry Harris
Written by
John T. Dugan, Ed Waters, William Kelley
Produced by
Jerry Thorpe, Alex Beaton, Herman Miller
Music by
Jim Helms

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

October 14, 1972 · April 26, 1975 · Ended

First aired
October 14, 1972
Last aired
April 26, 1975
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 62 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence
Genres
Action & Adventure, Drama, Western, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
9 countries

Tropes

Shirtless Scene, A Handful for an Eye, Chevalier vs. Rogue +9

  • Shirtless Scene
  • A Handful for an Eye
  • Chevalier vs. Rogue
  • Pilot Movie
  • Guns Are Worthless
  • Yellowface
  • Affectionate Nickname
  • Strictly Formula
  • Martial Pacifist
  • Worthless Yellow Rocks
  • Keep the Reward
  • Handicapped Badass

12 of 63 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Kung Fu?"

Questions about Kung Fu

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Kung Fu?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Kung Fu from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Kung Fu worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 7.6).

Is Kung Fu okay for kids?

TV-14Violence

Not for young kids: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

How long does it take to watch Kung Fu?

52 h

About 52 hours: 62 episodes in 3 seasons of about 50 minutes each, aired from 1972 to 1975.

What tropes does Kung Fu use?

Shirtless SceneA Handful for an EyeChevalier vs. RoguePilot MovieGuns Are WorthlessYellowfaceAffectionate NicknameStrictly FormulaMartial PacifistWorthless Yellow RocksKeep the RewardHandicapped Badassand 51 more

TV Tropes lists 63 tropes for it, including Shirtless Scene, A Handful for an Eye, and Chevalier vs. Rogue.