Lion vs. Lion (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1981, Lion vs. Lion is an action and comedy film directed by Chin Yuet-Sang, running about 108 minutes.
What it’s about. A teacher comes across a secret list of anti-Ching rebel names and quickly becomes a target for Ching loyalists. The Five Venom's actor Lo Meng teams up with kung-fu comedic actor Wang Yu to bring some of the best lion dancing action footage ever seen on film. The amazing lion dance sequences alone gives this film major historic significance where it's the first time Northern and Southern lion dancing skills are compared.
Who’s in it. Lion vs. Lion stars Lo Meng as Ah Yue, Wong Yu as Ah Cun, Johnny Wang Lung-Wei as Bill Zhu and Chin Yuet-Sang as Qian Junghe, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Lion vs. Lion 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 Lion vs. Lion page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lion vs. Lion 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 Lion vs. Lion (1981)?
- In US, Lion vs. Lion 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 Lion vs. Lion worth watching?
- Lion vs. Lion holds an audience score of 4.8 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 Lion vs. Lion?
- Lion vs. Lion stars Lo Meng, Wong Yu, Johnny Wang Lung-Wei, Chin Yuet-Sang and Sharon Yeung Pan-Pan.
- When was Lion vs. Lion released?
- Lion vs. Lion was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.