The Spiritual Boxer (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1975, The Spiritual Boxer is an action and comedy film directed by Lau Kar-leung, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. Wang Yu plays Hsiao Chien, a con artist vagabond who uses his kung fu skills and parlor tricks to convince superstitious villagers that he can use his body as a vessel for angry gods. However, when the villagers are threatened by a hostile force, Chien must learn to use his skills to protect the innocent.
Who’s in it. The Spiritual Boxer stars Wong Yu as Hsiao Chien, Chiang Yang as Master Chi Keung, Shih Chung-Tien as Liu Deruei and Fung Hak-On as Liu Deruei's main thug, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Spiritual Boxer has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shout! Factory Amazon 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 The Spiritual Boxer page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Spiritual Boxer 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 Spiritual Boxer (1975)?
- In US, The Spiritual Boxer is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon 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 The Spiritual Boxer worth watching?
- The Spiritual Boxer holds an audience score of 6.7 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 Spiritual Boxer?
- The Spiritual Boxer stars Wong Yu, Chiang Yang, Shih Chung-Tien, Fung Hak-On and Lee Hoi-Sang.
- When was The Spiritual Boxer released?
- The Spiritual Boxer was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.