Drunken Master (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1978, Drunken Master is an action and comedy film directed by Yuen Woo-ping, running about 111 minutes. “The Original Kung Fu Comedy!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After being punished for getting into trouble, a mischievous young man is sent to train under a brutal, but slovenly old beggar, who teaches him the secret of the Drunken Fist.
Who’s in it. Drunken Master stars Jackie Chan as Wong Fei-Hung, Yuen Siu-Tien as Beggar So, Hwang Jang-Lee as Yim Tit-sam and Dean Shek as Professor Kai-Hsien, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Drunken Master has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel 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 Drunken Master page.
If you liked it. Fans of Drunken Master 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 Drunken Master (1978)?
- In US, Drunken Master is available to stream on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel, 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 Drunken Master worth watching?
- Drunken Master holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Drunken Master?
- Drunken Master stars Jackie Chan, Yuen Siu-Tien, Hwang Jang-Lee, Dean Shek and Lam Kau.
- When was Drunken Master released?
- Drunken Master was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.