Enter the Fat Dragon (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1978, Enter the Fat Dragon is an action and comedy film directed by Sammo Hung, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. Ah Lung is a pig farmer and a devoted Bruce Lee fan who is anxious to follow in Lee's footsteps, but only ridiculed for his attempts. He is sent to the city to earn a living working at his uncle's restaurant, but when he arrives, he finds a gang of thugs causing trouble in the restaurant. He takes the chance to prove himself and attacks the thugs, defeating them and saving the restaurant. Soon, he becomes a waiter, and discovers a plot by the same thugs to kidnap a woman he works with. Eventually, he defeats the thugs once again and saves the day.
Who’s in it. Enter the Fat Dragon stars Sammo Hung as Lung, Yuen Biao as Thug, Ankie Beilke as Hsiao-wei and Mang Hoi as Thug, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Enter the Fat Dragon has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Enter the Fat Dragon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Enter the Fat Dragon 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 Enter the Fat Dragon (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Enter the Fat Dragon change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Enter the Fat Dragon worth watching?
- Enter the Fat Dragon holds an audience score of 6.6 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 Enter the Fat Dragon?
- Enter the Fat Dragon stars Sammo Hung, Yuen Biao, Ankie Beilke, Mang Hoi and Roy Chiao.