The Master Strikes Back (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1985, The Master Strikes Back is an action film directed by Sun Chung, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. In The Master Strikes Back, Hong Kong's Steadicam pioneering director Sun Chung brings back legendary Ti Lung to play famous weapons instructor Tung Tieh-cheng, who is invited to teach a Ching official's soldiers, in this unofficial sequel to The Kung-fu Instructor. But after his son is kidnapped and castrated what follows is a chaotic, human whirlwind of slicing and dicing compliments of the highly touted martial arts director and one of Jackie Chan's kung-fu classmates, Yuan Te.
Who’s in it. The Master Strikes Back stars Ti Lung as Instructor Tong Tie Zheng, Michael Chan as Chief Constable Jin Bu Huan, Sibelle Hu as Hong and Wong Yu as He Liu, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, The Master Strikes Back has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 The Master Strikes Back page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Master Strikes Back 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 Master Strikes Back (1985)?
- In US, The Master Strikes Back is available to 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 The Master Strikes Back worth watching?
- The Master Strikes Back holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Master Strikes Back?
- The Master Strikes Back stars Ti Lung, Michael Chan, Sibelle Hu, Wong Yu and Louis Fan Siu-Wong.
- When was The Master Strikes Back released?
- The Master Strikes Back was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.