A Touch of Zen (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 1971, A Touch of Zen is an action, fantasy, drama and adventure film directed by King Hu, running about 180 minutes.
What it’s about. Ku Shen Chai, an artist in his early 30s, still lives with his mother, but he is suddenly shaken by the arrival of Yang Hui-ching, a mysterious princess on the run. Yang brings Ku into her circle of protectors, including a nameless monk whose spiritual guidance transforms him into a valiant fighter.
Who’s in it. A Touch of Zen stars Hsu Feng as Yang Hui-ching, Tien Peng as Ouyang Nin, Roy Chiao as Abbot Hui Yuan and Shih Chun as Ku Shen Chai, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, A Touch of Zen has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Touch of Zen page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Touch of Zen 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 A Touch of Zen (1971)?
- In US, A Touch of Zen is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Touch of Zen worth watching?
- A Touch of Zen holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, fantasy, drama and adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in A Touch of Zen?
- A Touch of Zen stars Hsu Feng, Tien Peng, Roy Chiao, Shih Chun and Tsao Chien.
- When was A Touch of Zen released?
- A Touch of Zen was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 180 minutes.