The Grandmaster (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2013, The Grandmaster is an action, drama and history film directed by Wong Kar-wai, running about 130 minutes. “In Martial Arts there is no right or wrong, only the last man standing.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Ip Man's peaceful life in Foshan changes after Gong Yutian seeks an heir for his family in Southern China. Ip Man then meets Gong Er who challenges him for the sake of regaining her family's honor. After the Second Sino-Japanese War, Ip Man moves to Hong Kong and struggles to provide for his family. In the mean time, Gong Er chooses the path of vengeance after her father was killed by Ma San.
Who’s in it. The Grandmaster stars Tony Leung Chiu-wai as Ip Man, Zhang Ziyi as Gong Er, Chang Chen as Razor and Song Hye-kyo as Zhang Yongcheng, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Grandmaster has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $64.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and 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 The Grandmaster page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Grandmaster 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 The Grandmaster (2013)?
- In US, The Grandmaster is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and 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 The Grandmaster worth watching?
- The Grandmaster holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Grandmaster?
- The Grandmaster stars Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Zhang Ziyi, Chang Chen, Song Hye-kyo and Zhao Benshan.
- When was The Grandmaster released?
- The Grandmaster was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 130 minutes.