How Bruce Lee Changed the World (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 8.4
Released in 2009, How Bruce Lee Changed the World is a documentary film directed by Steve Webb, running about 91 minutes. “The Hagiography of the Dragon, a Continuing Saga” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. More than just a biography, this film explores Bruce Lee's global impact to see how he has influenced all areas of popular culture including fitness, cinema, music, sport, dance, video games and philosophy. A journey across the United States, Asia and Europe, takes Shannon Lee on a trip back to her father's roots in Hong Kong and China. With unique access to the family's photographic archive, home movies and all material owned by the Bruce Lee Foundation.
Who’s in it. How Bruce Lee Changed the World stars Bruce Lee as Himself (archive footage), Donnie Yen as Himself, John Woo as Himself and Jackie Chan as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.4/10, How Bruce Lee Changed the World sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch How Bruce Lee Changed the World page.
If you liked it. Fans of How Bruce Lee Changed the World tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch How Bruce Lee Changed the World (2009)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for How Bruce Lee Changed the World change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is How Bruce Lee Changed the World worth watching?
- How Bruce Lee Changed the World holds an audience score of 8.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in How Bruce Lee Changed the World?
- How Bruce Lee Changed the World stars Bruce Lee, Donnie Yen, John Woo, Jackie Chan and LL Cool J.
- When was How Bruce Lee Changed the World released?
- How Bruce Lee Changed the World was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.