Big Brother
Directed by Kam Ka-wai · 2018 ·
Is Big Brother worth watching?
Yes. Big Brother (2018) earns a 64% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one. See the 4 inputs.
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Also known as 大師兄 スーパーティーチャー 熱血格闘 빅 브라더 大师兄 Đại Sư Huynh
Theatrical release Where to watch
- Prime Video
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home
Where to watch Big Brother by country
| Country | Streaming on |
|---|---|
| South Korea | Wavve |
| United States | Prime Video |
Subscription availability, refreshed from TMDB. Rental and purchase options may differ.
Why this score?
- Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (70/100).
- General viewers mostly liked it (72%).
- Celluloid Score 64% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.
Best for
- Fans of Action
Not ideal for
- Viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films
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Is Big Brother worth watching?
Yes — Big Brother earns a 64% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits fans of Action, but viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films may want to skip it. Read our full review (3.5/5).
Celluloid verdict
Yen plays a reformed gangster turned teacher — a Hong Kong action-drama with classroom heart and brutal set pieces.
Kaiser Khan, Founder & Editor
Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.
What is Big Brother about?
A soldier-turned-high school teacher uses unusual methods to reach to a class of poor students, while dealing with a greedy entrepreneur and his gang of fighters as well as the government.
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Critic Reviews
Big Brother (2018) Review: Donnie Yen Goes Back to School
★★★½☆
Big Brother casts Donnie Yen as a former soldier turned teacher fighting for a class of written-off students, an earnest school drama with crisp action breaks.
Yes, with reservations. It is a warm, sincere inspirational-teacher film with a few crisp Donnie Yen fights, best for viewers who can take its sentiment at face value.
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Big Brother: frequently asked questions
Is Big Brother worth watching?
Yes. Big Brother (2018) has a Celluloid Score of 64%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.
Where can I watch Big Brother?
In the United States, Big Brother streams on Prime Video with a subscription, and you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: Wavve in South Korea. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.
How long is Big Brother?
Big Brother runs 1 hour 51 minutes (111 minutes).
What is Big Brother rated?
Big Brother is rated 14A in Canada, 15 in South Korea and PG12 in Japan. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.
Who stars in Big Brother?
Big Brother is directed by Kam Ka-wai and stars Donnie Yen, Joe Chen, Lok Ming-Kit, Yu Kang, Bruce Tong Kwan-Chi.
What is the Metascore for Big Brother?
Metacritic's Metascore for Big Brother is 55 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.
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