The 36 Deadly Styles (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1979, The 36 Deadly Styles is an action and comedy film directed by Joseph Kuo, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. A man begins studying "The Secret Book of 36 Deadly Styles" to avenge the death of his father.
Who’s in it. The 36 Deadly Styles stars Nick Cheung Lik as Wai Chi, Jeanie Chang as Yu Ti, Louis Lo and Hwang Jang-Lee as 1st Brother, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, The 36 Deadly Styles 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 36 Deadly Styles page.
If you liked it. Fans of The 36 Deadly Styles 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 36 Deadly Styles (1979)?
- In US, The 36 Deadly Styles is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The 36 Deadly Styles worth watching?
- The 36 Deadly Styles holds an audience score of 4.0 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 The 36 Deadly Styles?
- The 36 Deadly Styles stars Nick Cheung Lik, Jeanie Chang, Louis Lo, Hwang Jang-Lee and Jack Lung Si-Kar.
- When was The 36 Deadly Styles released?
- The 36 Deadly Styles was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.