Boxer Rebellion (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1976, Boxer Rebellion is an action and adventure film directed by Chang Cheh, running about 137 minutes.
What it’s about. Three young martial arts brothers, played by Chi Kuan-chun, Alexander Fu Sheng and Leung Kar-yan, go in search of fellow patriots dissatisfied with Imperialist foreigners and wind up joining a rising sect of the Boxers, led by an opportunistic conman. Named as such for their use of martial arts, these boxers are revolutionaries who believe that spirits protect their bodies from foreign guns. They even dupe the Empress Dowager, who gives them her royal blessing to fight the foreigners.
Who’s in it. Boxer Rebellion stars Alexander Fu Sheng as Tsang Hin Hon, Li Li-Hua as Empress Dowager, Kuan-Chun Chi as Shuai Fang Yun and Leung Kar-yan as Chen Chang, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Boxer Rebellion has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Boxer Rebellion page.
If you liked it. Fans of Boxer Rebellion 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 Boxer Rebellion (1976)?
- In US, Boxer Rebellion is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Boxer Rebellion worth watching?
- Boxer Rebellion holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Boxer Rebellion?
- Boxer Rebellion stars Alexander Fu Sheng, Li Li-Hua, Kuan-Chun Chi, Leung Kar-yan and Jenny Tseng.
- When was Boxer Rebellion released?
- Boxer Rebellion was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 137 minutes.