The Green Hornet (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1974, The Green Hornet is an action and comedy film directed by Norman Foster, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. After the superstardom and early death of Bruce Lee, 20th Century Fox decided to cobble together a couple of theatrical feature films from this property, of which this 1974 effort is the first. The bulk of the film consists of four episodes crudely spliced together. Scattered throughout are bizarrely irrelevant fight scenes from other episodes, which make the already disjointed plotting quite surreal. The television image was cropped to make a widescreen film, which means the tops of heads and hats are lopped off the frame with alarming regularity.
Who’s in it. The Green Hornet stars Van Williams as Britt Reid / The Green Hornet, Bruce Lee as Kato, Charles Bateman as Quentin Crane and Geoffrey Horne as Peter Eden, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Green Hornet has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Green Hornet page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Green Hornet 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 Green Hornet (1974)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Green Hornet change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Green Hornet worth watching?
- The Green Hornet holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Green Hornet?
- The Green Hornet stars Van Williams, Bruce Lee, Charles Bateman, Geoffrey Horne and Mako.
- When was The Green Hornet released?
- The Green Hornet was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.