Birth of the Dragon (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2017, Birth of the Dragon is an action and drama film directed by George Nolfi, running about 103 minutes. “The Fight That Created The Legend” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Set against the backdrop of San Francisco’s Chinatown, this cross-cultural biopic chronicles Bruce Lee’s emergence as a martial-arts superstar after his legendary secret showdown with fellow martial artist Wong Jack Man.
Who’s in it. Birth of the Dragon stars Philip Ng Wan-Lung as Bruce Lee, Billy Magnussen as Steve McKee, Xia Yu as Wong Jack Man and Ron Yuan as Tony Yu, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Birth of the Dragon has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $7.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Birth of the Dragon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Birth of the Dragon 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 Birth of the Dragon (2017)?
- In US, Birth of the Dragon is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Birth of the Dragon worth watching?
- Birth of the Dragon holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Birth of the Dragon?
- Birth of the Dragon stars Philip Ng Wan-Lung, Billy Magnussen, Xia Yu, Ron Yuan and Darren E. Scott.
- When was Birth of the Dragon released?
- Birth of the Dragon was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.