Hapkido (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1972, Hapkido is an action film directed by Huang Feng, running about 97 minutes. “Here comes the unbreakable China doll who gives you the licking of your life!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Yu Ying, Kao and Fan return to China to start a martial arts school but are bullied by the Japanese competitor who runs the Black Bear school. The harassment leads to intense conflicts between them.
Who’s in it. Hapkido stars Angela Mao Ying as Yu Ying, Carter Wong as Kao Chung, Sammo Hung as Fan Wei and Ji Han-Jae as Hapkido Master, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Hapkido has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on ARROW. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hapkido page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hapkido 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 Hapkido (1972)?
- In US, Hapkido is available to stream on ARROW. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hapkido worth watching?
- Hapkido holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hapkido?
- Hapkido stars Angela Mao Ying, Carter Wong, Sammo Hung, Ji Han-Jae and Ing-Sik Whang.
- When was Hapkido released?
- Hapkido was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.