The Big Brawl (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1980, The Big Brawl is an action and comedy film directed by Robert Clouse, running about 95 minutes. “Where the only rule is to stay alive.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young Asian American martial artist is forced to participate in a brutal formal street-fight competition.
Who’s in it. The Big Brawl stars Jackie Chan as Jerry Kwan, José Ferrer as Dominici, Kristine DeBell as Nancy and Mako as Herbert, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Big Brawl has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $8.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Big Brawl page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Big Brawl 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 Big Brawl (1980)?
- In US, The Big Brawl is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Big Brawl worth watching?
- The Big Brawl holds an audience score of 6.0 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 Big Brawl?
- The Big Brawl stars Jackie Chan, José Ferrer, Kristine DeBell, Mako and Ron Max.
- When was The Big Brawl released?
- The Big Brawl was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.