Mad Monkey Kung Fu (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1979, Mad Monkey Kung Fu is an action film directed by Lau Kar-leung, running about 116 minutes.
What it’s about. A disgraced former Kung Fu expert makes a living as a merchant with the help of a hot headed friend. When the men are harassed by gangsters, the merchant decided to teach his friend monkey boxing so they can defend their business.
Who’s in it. Mad Monkey Kung Fu stars Lau Kar-leung as Uncle Chen, Hsiao Ho as Little Monkey, Kara Wai Ying-Hung as Chen Tsuei Hung and Lo Lieh as Duan Shiangyuan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Mad Monkey Kung Fu has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Hi-YAH, Hi-YAH Amazon Channel and ARROW and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mad Monkey Kung Fu page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mad Monkey Kung Fu 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 Mad Monkey Kung Fu (1979)?
- In US, Mad Monkey Kung Fu is available to stream on Hi-YAH, Hi-YAH Amazon Channel and ARROW, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Mad Monkey Kung Fu worth watching?
- Mad Monkey Kung Fu holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mad Monkey Kung Fu?
- Mad Monkey Kung Fu stars Lau Kar-leung, Hsiao Ho, Kara Wai Ying-Hung, Lo Lieh and Ching-Ho Wang.
- When was Mad Monkey Kung Fu released?
- Mad Monkey Kung Fu was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.