Kung Fu Hustle (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 2004, Kung Fu Hustle is an action, comedy, fantasy and crime film directed by Stephen Chow, running about 99 minutes. “So many gangsters… so little time.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. It's the 1940s, and the notorious Axe Gang terrorizes Shanghai. Small-time criminals Sing and Bone hope to join, but they only manage to make lots of very dangerous enemies. Fortunately for them, kung fu masters and hidden strength can be found in unlikely places. Now they just have to take on the entire Axe Gang.
Who’s in it. Kung Fu Hustle stars Stephen Chow as Sing, Yuen Wah as Landlord, Yuen Qiu as Landlady and Lam Tze-chung as Sing's Sidekick, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Kung Fu Hustle has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $102M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kung Fu Hustle page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kung Fu Hustle 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 Hustle (2004)?
- In US, Kung Fu Hustle is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Kung Fu Hustle worth watching?
- Kung Fu Hustle holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, fantasy and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Kung Fu Hustle?
- Kung Fu Hustle stars Stephen Chow, Yuen Wah, Yuen Qiu, Lam Tze-chung and Bruce Leung Siu-Lung.
- When was Kung Fu Hustle released?
- Kung Fu Hustle was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.