Kung Fu Hustle
Directed by Stephen Chow · 2004 ·
Kung Fu Hustle (2004) earns a 82% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.
Calculated from 4 available inputs: Celluloid editorial rating, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb. Audience sentiment is shown separately and never changes the composite. See how we calculate scores.
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🏆 10 award wins · 1 nomination — Won Best Feature Film, Golden Horse Awards 2005
Columbia Pictures Where to watch
Streaming availability varies by region — currently on Vidio in Indonesia. Check local listings for your region.
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Where to watch Kung Fu Hustle by country
| Country | Streaming on |
|---|---|
| Indonesia | Vidio |
| South Korea | Wavve |
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Why this score?
- Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (89/100).
- Audiences widely enjoyed it (91%).
- Metascore is generally favorable (78/100).
- Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4.1/5).
- Celluloid Score 82% combines 4 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.
Best for
- Viewers who want a well-regarded comedy, action pick
- Short runtime — easy weeknight watch
Not ideal for
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Is Kung Fu Hustle worth watching?
Yes — Kung Fu Hustle earns a 82% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.
Celluloid Verdict
Stephen Chow's cartoonish martial-arts comedy became a global cult hit with Looney Tunes velocity.
Celluloid editorial verdict
Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.
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.
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Critic Reviews
Kung Fu Hustle (2004) Review: A Chinese Classic
★★★★½
Stephen Chow's Kung Fu Hustle (2004) endures as a defining comedy landmark from China, with scores that still shape how audiences discover cinema from the region.
Strongly recommended — a staple of its national cinema.
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