Dreadnaught (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1981, Dreadnaught is an action, comedy, thriller and crime film directed by Yuen Woo-ping, running about 91 minutes. “To catch a killer, one man must brave the face of evil.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Mousy, the laundry guy, is attacked several times by an angry theatre troupe member. Although he survives, his friend doesn't. So, he overcomes his cowardice and decides to avenge his friend's death.
Who’s in it. Dreadnaught stars Yuen Biao as Mousy, Leung Kar-yan as Leung Foon, Kwan Tak-Hing as Wong Fei-Hung and Phillip Ko as Tam King, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Dreadnaught has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dreadnaught page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dreadnaught 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 Dreadnaught (1981)?
- In US, Dreadnaught is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dreadnaught worth watching?
- Dreadnaught holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, thriller and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Dreadnaught?
- Dreadnaught stars Yuen Biao, Leung Kar-yan, Kwan Tak-Hing, Phillip Ko and Yuen Shun-Yi.
- When was Dreadnaught released?
- Dreadnaught was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.