# Kung Fu Hustle (2004) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/kung-fu-hustle-2004/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-13

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 83% |
| Critic Score | 89% |
| Audience Score | 91% |
| Metascore | 78/100 |
| Letterboxd | 4.1/5 |
| IMDb | 7.7/10 |
| Director | Stephen Chow |
| Genres | Comedy, Action |
| Runtime | 99 min |

## Quick answer

Kung Fu Hustle (2004) earns a 83% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Stephen Chow's cartoonish martial-arts comedy became a global cult hit with Looney Tunes velocity. Metascore 78/100. Directed by Stephen Chow.

## Critics consensus

Stephen Chow's cartoonish martial-arts comedy became a global cult hit with Looney Tunes velocity.

## Synopsis

A petty crook stumbles into a slum ruled by martial-arts legends and discovers he may be the kung fu savior the neighborhood needs.

## Cast

Stephen Chow, Qiu Yuen, Danny Kwok-Kwan Chan

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is Kung Fu Hustle worth watching?**
Kung Fu Hustle holds a 83% Celluloid Score. Stephen Chow's cartoonish martial-arts comedy became a global cult hit with Looney Tunes velocity.

**What is Kung Fu Hustle about?**
A petty crook stumbles into a slum ruled by martial-arts legends and discovers he may be the kung fu savior the neighborhood needs.

**Who directed Kung Fu Hustle?**
Kung Fu Hustle (2004) was directed by Stephen Chow.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Kung Fu Hustle?**
83% — the average of five public sources: critics 89%, audience 91%, Metascore 78/100, Letterboxd 4.1/5, and IMDb 7.7/10.

**Where can I watch Kung Fu Hustle?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the Kung Fu Hustle page for current options.

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