Knockabout (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1979, Knockabout is an action, comedy, crime and adventure film directed by Sammo Hung, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. After being cheated out of some money, two small time crooks convince a martial arts expert to take them on as students.
Who’s in it. Knockabout stars Yuen Biao as Yipao, Sammo Hung as Blinking Beggar, Lau Kar-Wing as Old Fox / Chia Wu Dao and Leung Kar-yan as Dai Pao, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Knockabout has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and ARROW. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Knockabout page.
If you liked it. Fans of Knockabout 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 Knockabout (1979)?
- In US, Knockabout is available to stream on fuboTV and ARROW. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Knockabout worth watching?
- Knockabout holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, crime and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Knockabout?
- Knockabout stars Yuen Biao, Sammo Hung, Lau Kar-Wing, Leung Kar-yan and Karl Maka.
- When was Knockabout released?
- Knockabout was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.