The Kung Fu Kids V (1988): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1988, The Kung Fu Kids V is a comedy film directed by Lin Wan-Chang, running about 106 minutes.

What it’s about. It is the time of the dissolution of the Chinese Empire. The Boxer Rebellion challenges the occupying foreign powers, the Empress Dowager rules the throne, but Warlords control the country. After losing his army in a game of poker, one Warlord tries to borrow money from the foreigners but they will only loan him the money on one condition. The foreigners are bringing an international group of top athletes to tour China. If the warlord can recruit, and train a team to beat the international athletes, then he can borrow the money. A motley crew of offbeat characters are forced into being on the team. Coached by a very unorthodox trainer, played by Hu Gua, the team eventually meets the international athletes in a wild series of battles and competitions until one side is victorious. With lots of very juvenile humor, crotch jokes, and mildly interesting kung fu action.

Who’s in it. The Kung Fu Kids V stars Yan Tseng-Kuo as Ah Kuo, Yan Tseng-Kuo as Hsiao and Yan Tseng-Kuo as Fatty.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Kung Fu Kids V sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Kung Fu Kids V page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Kung Fu Kids V tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.