The Legend of Drunken Master
Directed by Lau Kar-leung · 1994 ·
The Legend of Drunken Master (1994) earns a 81% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Audiences (92%) responded more warmly than critics (83%).
Averaged from five public sources (critic, audience, Metascore, Letterboxd, IMDb). See how we calculate scores.
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Theatrical release Where to watch
Not confirmed on any major streaming platform yet — check local listings.
Why this score?
- Majority of critics rated it fresh (83%).
- Audiences widely enjoyed it (92%).
- Metascore is generally favorable (73/100).
- Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4.1/5).
- Celluloid Score 81% averages all five public rating sources — our own composite, not a third-party trademark score.
Best for
- Viewers who want a well-regarded action, comedy pick
- Short runtime — easy weeknight watch
- Crowd-pleaser seekers — audiences liked it more than critics
Not ideal for
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Is The Legend of Drunken Master worth watching?
Yes — The Legend of Drunken Master earns a 81% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.
Critics Consensus
The final reel — Chan against Ken Lo under a steel mill — is arguably the best sustained fight sequence in cinema.
Celluloid Critics Consensus
Audiences (92%) responded more warmly than critics (83%).
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.
Critic Reviews
The Legend of Drunken Master (1994) Review
★★★★☆
Lau Kar-leung's The Legend of Drunken Master (1994) remains a defining Action landmark from Hong Kong, with scores that still shape how audiences discover the title.
Strongly recommended — holds up for new and returning viewers.
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