# The Legend of Drunken Master (1994) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/the-legend-of-drunken-master-1994/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-25

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 81% |
| Critic Score | 83% |
| Audience Score | 92% |
| Metascore | 73/100 |
| Letterboxd | 4.1/5 |
| IMDb | 7.5/10 |
| Director | Lau Kar-leung |
| Genres | Action, Comedy |
| Runtime | 102 min |

## Quick answer

The Legend of Drunken Master (1994) earns a 81% Celluloid Score — Recommended. The final reel — Chan against Ken Lo under a steel mill — is arguably the best sustained fight sequence in cinema. Metascore 73/100. Directed by Lau Kar-leung.

## Critics consensus

The final reel — Chan against Ken Lo under a steel mill — is arguably the best sustained fight sequence in cinema.

## Synopsis

Returning home with his father after a shopping expedition, Wong Fei-Hong is unwittingly caught up in the battle between foreigners who wish to export ancient Chinese artifacts and loyalists who don't want the pieces to leave the country. Fei-Hong must fight against the foreigners using his Drunken Boxing style, and overcome his father's antagonism as well.

## Cast

Jackie Chan, Ti Lung, Anita Mui Yim-Fong, Ram Chiang Chi-Kwong, Lau Kar-leung, Ken Lo Wai-Kwong, Pak Ho-Sung, Felix Wong Yat-Wah

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is The Legend of Drunken Master worth watching?**
The Legend of Drunken Master holds a 81% Celluloid Score. The final reel — Chan against Ken Lo under a steel mill — is arguably the best sustained fight sequence in cinema.

**What is The Legend of Drunken Master about?**
Returning home with his father after a shopping expedition, Wong Fei-Hong is unwittingly caught up in the battle between foreigners who wish to export ancient Chinese artifacts and loyalists who don't want the pieces to leave the country. Fei-Hong must fight against the foreigners using his Drunken Boxing style, and overcome his father's antagonism as well.

**Who directed The Legend of Drunken Master?**
The Legend of Drunken Master (1994) was directed by Lau Kar-leung.

**What is the Celluloid Score of The Legend of Drunken Master?**
81% — the average of five public sources: critics 83%, audience 92%, Metascore 73/100, Letterboxd 4.1/5, and IMDb 7.5/10.

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

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