The Prodigal Son (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1981, The Prodigal Son is an action, comedy and adventure film directed by Sammo Hung, running about 100 minutes. “The fighting men in Chinese opera house.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A rich man's son believes himself to be the best kung fu fighter in Canton. Unfortunately, his father, anxious for his son's safety, bribes all his opponents to lose. After a humiliating defeat at the hands of an actor in a traveling theatre company, the son resolves to find a better teacher.
Who’s in it. The Prodigal Son stars Yuen Biao as Leung Chang, Lam Ching-Ying as Leung Yee-Tai, Frankie Chan Fan-Kei as Ngai Fei and Sammo Hung as Wong Wa-Po, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Prodigal Son has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Darkroom and ARROW. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Prodigal Son page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Prodigal Son 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 Prodigal Son (1981)?
- In US, The Prodigal Son is available to stream on Darkroom and ARROW. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Prodigal Son worth watching?
- The Prodigal Son holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Prodigal Son?
- The Prodigal Son stars Yuen Biao, Lam Ching-Ying, Frankie Chan Fan-Kei, Sammo Hung and Peter Chan Lung.
- When was The Prodigal Son released?
- The Prodigal Son was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.