Spiritual Kung Fu (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1978, Spiritual Kung Fu is an action film directed by Lo Wei, running about 99 minutes.
What it’s about. Jackie Chan plays the part of the class clown in a shaolin temple whose deadliest secret is stolen. All is lost until Jackie's character discovers dancing blue ghosts with bright red hair who haunt the library.
Who’s in it. Spiritual Kung Fu stars Jackie Chan as Yi-Lang, James Tien Chuen as Lu Qing, Mo Man-Sau as Ms. Fong and Li Kun as Monk, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Spiritual Kung Fu has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Spiritual Kung Fu page.
If you liked it. Fans of Spiritual 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 Spiritual Kung Fu (1978)?
- In US, Spiritual Kung Fu is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Spiritual Kung Fu worth watching?
- Spiritual Kung Fu holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Spiritual Kung Fu?
- Spiritual Kung Fu stars Jackie Chan, James Tien Chuen, Mo Man-Sau, Li Kun and Li Tong-Chun.
- When was Spiritual Kung Fu released?
- Spiritual Kung Fu was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.