What is the Metascore for Enter the Dragon?

Enter the Dragon has a Metascore of 83 out of 100 on Celluloid.

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Enter the Dragon Review (1973) — 84% Celluloid Score

Item: Enter the Dragon
Rating: 4
Author: Kaiser Khan

Directed by Robert Clouse · 1973 · Last reviewed July 25, 2026

Answer Summary

Enter the Dragon (1973) earns a 84% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

Quick Verdict

Averaged from five public sources (critic, audience, Metascore, Letterboxd, IMDb). See how we calculate scores.

84%

Celluloid Score Recommended

Five-source breakdown

93% Critic Score

90% Audience

83 Metascore

★★★★☆ Letterboxd 4

7.6 IMDb /10

Runtime: 1h 42m
Cast: Bruce Lee , John Saxon , Jim Kelly , Sek Kin , Ahna Capri , Robert Wall , Angela Mao Ying , Betty Chung
Country: Hong Kong
Language: English

Official theatrical poster for Enter the Dragon (1973)

Theatrical release

Where to watch

Not confirmed on any major streaming platform yet — check local listings.

Why this score?

Strong critic approval (93% positive).
Audiences widely enjoyed it (90%).
Metascore signals universal acclaim (83/100).
Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4/5).
Celluloid Score 84% averages all five public rating sources — our own composite, not a third-party trademark score.

Best for

Viewers who want a well-regarded action pick
Short runtime — easy weeknight watch

Not ideal for

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Is Enter the Dragon worth watching?

Yes — Enter the Dragon earns a 84% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

Critics Consensus

The film that sold kung fu to the world — Bruce Lee at the height of his powers, in the only Hollywood production he lived to finish.
Celluloid Critics Consensus

Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

What is Enter the Dragon about?

A martial artist agrees to spy on a reclusive crime lord using his invitation to a tournament there as cover.

Critic Reviews

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Enter the Dragon (1973) Review

★★★★☆ 4/5

Robert Clouse's Enter the Dragon (1973) remains a defining Action landmark from Hong Kong, with scores that still shape how audiences discover the title.

Essential viewing — a certified classic.

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