Kung-Fu Master! (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1988, Kung-Fu Master! is a drama and romance film directed by Agnès Varda, running about 80 minutes. “He was 15. She was 40. Love is where you find it.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A lonely 40-year old woman finds herself shattering taboos by falling in love with the 14-year old Julien – but is it romance, or a desperate attempt to turn back time in the face of middle age?
Who’s in it. Kung-Fu Master! stars Jane Birkin as Mary-Jane, Mathieu Demy as Julien, Charlotte Gainsbourg as Lucy and Lou Doillon as Lou, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Kung-Fu Master! has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kung-Fu Master! page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kung-Fu Master! tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kung-Fu Master! (1988)?
- In US, Kung-Fu Master! is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Kung-Fu Master! worth watching?
- Kung-Fu Master! holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Kung-Fu Master!?
- Kung-Fu Master! stars Jane Birkin, Mathieu Demy, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Lou Doillon and Gary Chekchak.
- When was Kung-Fu Master! released?
- Kung-Fu Master! was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.