The Legend of Drunken Master (1994): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1994, The Legend of Drunken Master is an action and comedy film directed by Lau Kar-leung, running about 102 minutes. “He's got a secret weapon with a lot of kick.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Returning home with his father after a shopping expedition, Wong Fei-Hong is unwittingly caught up in the battle between foreigners who wish to export ancient Chinese artifacts and loyalists who don't want the pieces to leave the country. Fei-Hong must fight against the foreigners using his Drunken Boxing style, and overcome his father's antagonism as well.

Who’s in it. The Legend of Drunken Master stars Jackie Chan as Wong Fei-hung, Anita Mui Yim-Fong as Mrs. Wong, Ti Lung as Wong Kei-ying and Lau Kar-leung as Master Fu Wen-Chi, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, The Legend of Drunken Master has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $11.6M at the box office.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Legend of Drunken Master page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Legend of Drunken Master 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.