Kung Fu Dunk (2008): cast, story & where to watch

2008 · Film · ★ 5.7

Kung Fu Dunk poster

Released in 2008, Kung Fu Dunk is an action, comedy and adventure film directed by Chu Yen-ping, running about 98 minutes.

What it’s about. Shi-Jie is a brilliant martial artist from the Kung Fu School. One day, he encounters a group of youths playing basketball and shows off how easy it is for him, with his martial arts training, to do a Slam Dunk. Watching him was Chen-Li, a shrewd businessman, who recruits him to play varsity basketball at the local university.

Who’s in it. Kung Fu Dunk stars Jay Chou as Fang Shijie, Charlene Choi as Lily, Eric Tsang as Zhen Li and Wang Gang as Wang Biao, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Kung Fu Dunk has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $22.9M at the box office.

Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kung Fu Dunk page.

If you liked it. Fans of Kung Fu Dunk 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 Kung Fu Dunk (2008)?
In GB, Kung Fu Dunk is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Kung Fu Dunk worth watching?
Kung Fu Dunk holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Kung Fu Dunk?
Kung Fu Dunk stars Jay Chou, Charlene Choi, Eric Tsang, Wang Gang and Chen Bolin.
When was Kung Fu Dunk released?
Kung Fu Dunk was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.