Heart of Dragon (1985): cast, story & where to watch

1985 · Film · ★ 6.8

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Released in 1985, Heart of Dragon is an action, comedy, thriller and drama film directed by Sammo Hung Kam-Bo, running about 91 minutes. “If you ever get in this much trouble you'll wish you had a brother like Jackie Chan.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A policeman forsakes his dream of world travel to care for a mentally impaired brother, who is later kidnapped by gangsters.

Who’s in it. Heart of Dragon stars Jackie Chan as Fung / Ah Tad / Tat, Sammo Hung Kam-Bo as Danny / Do Do, Emily Chu Bo-Yee as Jenny and Mang Hoi as Yan / Yank, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Heart of Dragon has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Darkroom and ARROW. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Heart of Dragon page.

If you liked it. Fans of Heart of Dragon 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 Heart of Dragon (1985)?
In US, Heart of Dragon is available to stream on Darkroom and ARROW. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Heart of Dragon worth watching?
Heart of Dragon holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Heart of Dragon?
Heart of Dragon stars Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung Kam-Bo, Emily Chu Bo-Yee, Mang Hoi and Melvin Wong.
When was Heart of Dragon released?
Heart of Dragon was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.