# The Grandmaster (2013) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/the-grandmaster-2013/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-25

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 69% |
| Critic Score | 78% |
| Audience Score | 60% |
| Metascore | 73/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.6/5 |
| IMDb | 6.4/10 |
| Director | Wong Kar-Wai |
| Genres | Action, Drama, History |
| Runtime | 130 min |

## Quick answer

The Grandmaster (2013) earns a 69% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Wong Kar-wai films Ip Man as a mood — rain, fur coats, and Zhang Ziyi quietly stealing the entire picture. Critics and audiences diverge (78% critic vs 60% audience). Metascore 73/100. Directed by Wong Kar-Wai.

## Critics consensus

Wong Kar-wai films Ip Man as a mood — rain, fur coats, and Zhang Ziyi quietly stealing the entire picture.

## Synopsis

Ip Man's peaceful life in Foshan changes after Gong Yutian seeks an heir for his family in Southern China. Ip Man then meets Gong Er who challenges him for the sake of regaining her family's honor. After the Second Sino-Japanese War, Ip Man moves to Hong Kong and struggles to provide for his family. In the mean time, Gong Er chooses the path of vengeance after her father was killed by Ma San.

## Cast

Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Zhang Ziyi, Chang Chen, Zhao Benshan, Xiao Shenyang, Song Hye-kyo, Wang Qingxiang, Max Zhang

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is The Grandmaster worth watching?**
The Grandmaster holds a 69% Celluloid Score. Wong Kar-wai films Ip Man as a mood — rain, fur coats, and Zhang Ziyi quietly stealing the entire picture.

**What is The Grandmaster about?**
Ip Man's peaceful life in Foshan changes after Gong Yutian seeks an heir for his family in Southern China. Ip Man then meets Gong Er who challenges him for the sake of regaining her family's honor. After the Second Sino-Japanese War, Ip Man moves to Hong Kong and struggles to provide for his family. In the mean time, Gong Er chooses the path of vengeance after her father was killed by Ma San.

**Who directed The Grandmaster?**
The Grandmaster (2013) was directed by Wong Kar-Wai.

**What is the Celluloid Score of The Grandmaster?**
69% — the average of five public sources: critics 78%, audience 60%, Metascore 73/100, Letterboxd 3.6/5, and IMDb 6.4/10.

**Where can I watch The Grandmaster?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the The Grandmaster page for current options.

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