Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2003, Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu is an action, tv movie and documentary film directed by Ian Taylor, running about 47 minutes.
What it’s about. Filmmaker Ian Taylor examines the impressive legacy of Hong Kong cinema -- specifically, how martial arts crossed borders and become an international phenomenon -- with the help of footage and interviews with the stars who made the genre what it is today. Director Lau Ka Leung (who helmed The 36th Chamber of Shaolin) joins in, sharing his thoughts on how certain cinematic technologies have improved martial arts films and expanded their appeal, on the set of Drunken Monkey (2003).
Who’s in it. Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu stars Jackie Chan as Self, Jet Li as Self, Sammo Hung Kam-Bo as Self and Gordon Liu Chia-Hui as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu 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 Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu (2003)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu worth watching?
- Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, tv movie and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu?
- Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu stars Jackie Chan, Jet Li, Sammo Hung Kam-Bo, Gordon Liu Chia-Hui and John Woo.
- When was Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu released?
- Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 47 minutes.