The Eight Masters (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 4.3
Released in 1977, The Eight Masters is an action film directed by Joseph Kuo, running about 78 minutes.
What it’s about. Shiao Chieh is left to a monastery when his family is killed, and grows up to be an incredible martial artist. He passes a gruelling and weird series of tests, most of which consist of being whacked by bronzemen, and goes out into the material world. He returns to live with his blind mother and his cousin, Ming Chu, who keeps being visited by an older dark stranger. Shiao Chien soon discovers Ming Chu is not really his cousin, but the niece of a man whose earnest wish is to see him die.
Who’s in it. The Eight Masters stars Carter Wong as Chu Shiao Chieh, Chia Ling as Liu Lin Fung, Doris Lung Chun-Erh as Ming Chu and Liu Ping as One of the Eight Masters, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, The Eight Masters has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Eight Masters page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Eight Masters 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 Eight Masters (1977)?
- In US, The Eight Masters is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Eight Masters worth watching?
- The Eight Masters holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Eight Masters?
- The Eight Masters stars Carter Wong, Chia Ling, Doris Lung Chun-Erh, Liu Ping and Huang Feilong.
- When was The Eight Masters released?
- The Eight Masters was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.