# Drunken Master (1978) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/drunken-master-1978/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-25

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 80% |
| Critic Score | 86% |
| Audience Score | 87% |
| Metascore | 74/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.9/5 |
| IMDb | 7.4/10 |
| Director | Yuen Woo-ping |
| Genres | Action, Comedy |
| Runtime | 111 min |

## Quick answer

Drunken Master (1978) earns a 80% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Jackie Chan finds his register — kung fu as slapstick, pain as punchline — and never has to play a stoic again. Metascore 74/100. Directed by Yuen Woo-ping.

## Critics consensus

Jackie Chan finds his register — kung fu as slapstick, pain as punchline — and never has to play a stoic again.

## Synopsis

After getting into trouble, a mischievous young man is sent to train under a brutal, but slovenly old beggar, who teaches him the secret of the Drunken Fist.

## Cast

Jackie Chan, Simon Yuen Siu-Tien, Hwang Jang-Lee, Dean Shek Tin, Hsu Hsia, Linda Lin Ying, Lam Kau, Max Lee Chiu-Chun

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is Drunken Master worth watching?**
Drunken Master holds a 80% Celluloid Score. Jackie Chan finds his register — kung fu as slapstick, pain as punchline — and never has to play a stoic again.

**What is Drunken Master about?**
After getting into trouble, a mischievous young man is sent to train under a brutal, but slovenly old beggar, who teaches him the secret of the Drunken Fist.

**Who directed Drunken Master?**
Drunken Master (1978) was directed by Yuen Woo-ping.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Drunken Master?**
80% — the average of five public sources: critics 86%, audience 87%, Metascore 74/100, Letterboxd 3.9/5, and IMDb 7.4/10.

**Where can I watch Drunken Master?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the Drunken Master page for current options.

---
Reviewed and scored by Celluloid · Editor: Kaiser Khan (https://celluloidscore.com/author/kaiser-khan/)

Markdown mirror: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/drunken-master-1978.md