Bruce Lee: The Man and the Legend (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1973, Bruce Lee: The Man and the Legend is a documentary film directed by Wu Shih, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. This documentary tells the story of Bruce Lee and his unsuccessful efforts to start a acting career in the U.S., he returned to Hong Kong where he became an international star, and his death at age 32.
Who’s in it. Bruce Lee: The Man and the Legend stars Mei Wang as Narrator (voice), Paulo Rocha, Dadá Coelho and Jackie Chan as Himself (archive footage), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Bruce Lee: The Man and the Legend sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bruce Lee: The Man and the Legend page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bruce Lee: The Man and the Legend tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bruce Lee: The Man and the Legend (1973)?
- In US, Bruce Lee: The Man and the Legend is available to stream on HBO Max. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Bruce Lee: The Man and the Legend worth watching?
- Bruce Lee: The Man and the Legend holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Bruce Lee: The Man and the Legend?
- Bruce Lee: The Man and the Legend stars Mei Wang, Paulo Rocha, Dadá Coelho, Jackie Chan and Bruce Lee.
- When was Bruce Lee: The Man and the Legend released?
- Bruce Lee: The Man and the Legend was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.