Ip Man (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 2008, Ip Man is an action, drama and history film directed by Wilson Yip, running about 106 minutes. “The celebrated Kung Fu master of Bruce Lee.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A semi-biographical account of Yip Man, the first martial arts master to teach the Chinese martial art of Wing Chun. The film focuses on events surrounding Ip that took place in the city of Foshan between the 1930s to 1940s during the Second Sino-Japanese War. Directed by Wilson Yip, the film stars Donnie Yen in the lead role, and features fight choreography by Sammo Hung.
Who’s in it. Ip Man stars Donnie Yen as Yip Man, Simon Yam as Zhou Qing Quan, Lynn Hung as Zhang Yong Cheng and Hiroyuki Ikeuchi as General Miura, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, Ip Man has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $22.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Hulu, fuboTV, Peacock Premium and YouTube TV 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 Ip Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ip Man 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 Ip Man (2008)?
- In US, Ip Man is available to stream on Hulu, fuboTV and Peacock Premium, 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 Ip Man worth watching?
- Ip Man holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Ip Man?
- Ip Man stars Donnie Yen, Simon Yam, Lynn Hung, Hiroyuki Ikeuchi and Lam Ka-tung.
- When was Ip Man released?
- Ip Man was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.