The Kung Fu Scholar (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1994, The Kung Fu Scholar is an action and comedy film, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. Kung Fu Scholar is a comedy action starring Dicky Cheung. He wants to learn kung-fu, but his mother wants him to go to school. After losing a game with his mother, he's forced to attend school. Liu Sin-Hoi (Aaron Kwok) also attends the same school. The school's headmaster (Mau Tat) has a niece Ching Ching (Chow Wai Man) who's also been dropped off at the school by her parents. School has many regulations: One being you cannot court a woman. But guess what, it's love at first sight for Man Chui (Dicky Cheung) when he sees Ching Ching. There's a band of henchmen after prince eight, and Man Chui and Sin-Hoi gets entangled in their affairs.
Who’s in it. The Kung Fu Scholar stars Dicky Cheung Wai-Kin as Lun Man Chui, Richard Ng Man-Tat as Headmaster, Aaron Kwok Fu-Shing as Lau Sin-hoi and Vivian Chow as Ching Ching, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Kung Fu Scholar has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $5M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Kung Fu Scholar page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Kung Fu Scholar tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Kung Fu Scholar (1994)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Kung Fu Scholar change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Kung Fu Scholar worth watching?
- The Kung Fu Scholar holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Kung Fu Scholar?
- The Kung Fu Scholar stars Dicky Cheung Wai-Kin, Richard Ng Man-Tat, Aaron Kwok Fu-Shing, Vivian Chow and Kent Cheng Jak-Si.
- When was The Kung Fu Scholar released?
- The Kung Fu Scholar was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.