The Young Master (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1980, The Young Master is an action and comedy film directed by Jackie Chan, running about 107 minutes.
What it’s about. Youthful martial arts master Lung is searching for his missing brother, when he is mistaken for a criminal on the run. He must prove his innocence by solving the case himself, while local lawmen and merciless mercenaries are hot on his trail.
Who’s in it. The Young Master stars Jackie Chan as Lung, Wai Pak as Tiger/Keung, Yuen Biao as Number Four and Sek Kin as Chief Sheriff Sang Kwan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Young Master has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and FlixFling 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 Young Master page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Young Master 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 Young Master (1980)?
- In US, The Young Master is available to stream on Criterion Channel and FlixFling, 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 Young Master worth watching?
- The Young Master holds an audience score of 6.9 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 Young Master?
- The Young Master stars Jackie Chan, Wai Pak, Yuen Biao, Sek Kin and Lily Li.
- When was The Young Master released?
- The Young Master was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.