What is the Metascore for Project A?

Project A has a Metascore of 78 out of 100 on Celluloid.

Project A Review (1983) — 82% Celluloid Score

Item: Project A
Rating: 3.5
Author: Kaiser Khan

Directed by Jackie Chan · 1983 · Last reviewed July 25, 2026

Answer Summary

Project A (1983) earns a 82% 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.

82%

Celluloid Score Recommended

Five-source breakdown

92% Critic Score

88% Audience

78 Metascore

★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.9

7.4 IMDb /10

Runtime: 1h 45m
Cast: Jackie Chan , Sammo Hung Kam-Bo , Yuen Biao , Dick Wei , Mars , Tai Bo , Isabella Wong , Kwan Hoi-San
Country: Hong Kong
Language: Cantonese

Official theatrical poster for Project A (1983)

Theatrical release

Where to watch

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

Why this score?

Strong critic approval (92% positive).
General viewers mostly liked it (88%).
Metascore is generally favorable (78/100).
Celluloid Score 82% averages all five public rating sources — our own composite, not a third-party trademark score.

Best for

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

Not ideal for

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Is Project A worth watching?

Yes — Project A earns a 82% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

Critics Consensus

Chan, Sammo Hung and Yuen Biao at full strength, plus the clocktower fall that Chan did three times because the first two were not enough.
Celluloid Critics Consensus

Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

What is Project A about?

In late 19th century Hong Kong, the British may rule the land, but the pirates rule the waters. Coast Guard officer Dragon Ma is determined that his beloved Coast Guard will not be made a fool of.

Critic Reviews

critic Project A

Project A (1983) Review

★★★½☆ 3.5/5

Jackie Chan's Project A (1983) 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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