# Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen (2010) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/legend-of-the-fist-the-return-of-chen-zhen-2010/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-24

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 58% |
| Critic Score | 60% |
| Audience Score | 62% |
| Metascore | 48/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3/5 |
| IMDb | 6.1/10 |
| Director | Andrew Lau Wai-Keung |
| Genres | Drama, Action, History, Thriller |
| Runtime | 105 min |

## Quick answer

Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen (2010) earns a 58% Celluloid Score — Not Recommended. Yen inherits the Chen Zhen mantle in a 1930s Shanghai action spectacle with patriotic pulp energy. Metascore 48/100. Directed by Andrew Lau Wai-Keung.

## Critics consensus

Yen inherits the Chen Zhen mantle in a 1930s Shanghai action spectacle with patriotic pulp energy.

## Synopsis

The Japanese forces occupy Shanghai and slowly start spreading terror in the city. Chen Zhen, who was presumed dead, returns to fight against the Japanese and put an end to their tyrannical rule.

## Cast

Donnie Yen, Shu Qi, Anthony Wong Chau-Sang, Huang Bo, Huo Siyan, Angela Jiajia Chen, Zhou Yang, Ryu Kohata, Ryohei Kurosawa, Yasuaki Kurata

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen worth watching?**
Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen holds a 58% Celluloid Score. Yen inherits the Chen Zhen mantle in a 1930s Shanghai action spectacle with patriotic pulp energy.

**What is Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen about?**
The Japanese forces occupy Shanghai and slowly start spreading terror in the city. Chen Zhen, who was presumed dead, returns to fight against the Japanese and put an end to their tyrannical rule.

**Who directed Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen?**
Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen (2010) was directed by Andrew Lau Wai-Keung.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen?**
58% — the average of five public sources: critics 60%, audience 62%, Metascore 48/100, Letterboxd 3/5, and IMDb 6.1/10.

**Where can I watch Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen page for current options.

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