Drunken Master (1978) Review

Is Drunken Master worth watching?

Yes — Drunken Master is worth watching, with a 86% Critic Score and 87% Audience Score on Celluloid. It earns a 80% Celluloid Score across critic reviews, audience polls, Metascore (74), Letterboxd (3.9/5), and IMDb (7.4/10).

Directed by Yuen Woo-ping, Drunken Master runs 111 minutes in Cantonese. On Celluloid we index it for “Drunken Master review”, “is Drunken Master worth watching”, and related discovery queries from Hong Kong.

What is Drunken Master about?

After getting into trouble, a mischievous young man is sent to train under a brutal, but slovenly old beggar, who teaches him the secret of the Drunken Fist.

Critics consensus: Jackie Chan finds his register — kung fu as slapstick, pain as punchline — and never has to play a stoic again. The film stars Jackie Chan, Simon Yuen Siu-Tien, Hwang Jang-Lee, Dean Shek Tin, Hsu Hsia, and others.

Should you watch Drunken Master tonight?

Yes — prioritize Drunken Master tonight if you want a proven action with lasting rewatch value. At 111 minutes, it fits a single sitting — and the five-source score breakdown on the movie page shows where critics and audiences agree.

Where can I watch Drunken Master?

Streaming availability varies by region — check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and local OTT platforms, or theatrical revivals. Drunken Master (1978) is indexed on CelluloidScore.com with cast, scores, and IMDb tt0080179. Explore more from Hong Kong on our country hub or browse action films.