The Mysterious Dr. Fu Manchu (1929): cast, story & where to watch
1929 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1929, The Mysterious Dr. Fu Manchu is a thriller, crime, war and romance film directed by Rowland V. Lee, running about 80 minutes. “DANGER - MYSTERY - THRILLS you'll never forget!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A Chinese doctor vows revenge against the allied troops who killed his wife and child during the Boxer Rebellion.
Who’s in it. The Mysterious Dr. Fu Manchu stars Warner Oland as Dr. Fu Manchu, Neil Hamilton as Dr. Jack Petrie, Jean Arthur as Lia Eltham and O. P. Heggie as Inspector Nayland Smith, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, The Mysterious Dr. Fu Manchu has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Mysterious Dr. Fu Manchu page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Mysterious Dr. Fu Manchu tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Mysterious Dr. Fu Manchu (1929)?
- In US, The Mysterious Dr. Fu Manchu is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Mysterious Dr. Fu Manchu worth watching?
- The Mysterious Dr. Fu Manchu holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, crime, war and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Mysterious Dr. Fu Manchu?
- The Mysterious Dr. Fu Manchu stars Warner Oland, Neil Hamilton, Jean Arthur, O. P. Heggie and William Austin.
- When was The Mysterious Dr. Fu Manchu released?
- The Mysterious Dr. Fu Manchu was released in 1929, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.