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Project A (1983)

Project A (1983) Review

Jackie Chan's Project A (1983) remains a defining Action landmark from Hong Kong, with scores that still shape how audiences discover the title.

★★★½☆ 3.5/5

Verdict

Essential viewing — a certified classic.

Is Project A worth watching?

Yes — Project A is worth watching, with a 92/100 Celluloid Editorial Rating and 88% Audience Snapshot on Celluloid. It earns a 81% Celluloid Score from Celluloid editorial, Metascore (78), Letterboxd (3.9/5), and IMDb (7.4/10).

Directed by Jackie Chan, Project A runs 105 minutes in Cantonese. On Celluloid we index it for “Project A review”, “is Project A worth watching”, and related discovery queries from Hong Kong.

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.

Celluloid verdict: 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. The film stars Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung Kam-Bo, Yuen Biao, Dick Wei, Mars, and others.

Should you watch Project A tonight?

Yes — prioritize Project A tonight if you want a proven action with lasting rewatch value. At 105 minutes, it fits a single sitting — and the transparent input breakdown on the movie page shows where the available inputs agree.

Where can I watch Project A?

Streaming availability varies by region — check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and local OTT platforms, or theatrical revivals. Project A (1983) is indexed on CelluloidScore.com with cast, scores, and IMDb tt0085127. Explore more from Hong Kong on our country hub or browse action films.

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Where to watch Project A

Not confirmed on major subscription platforms in our US baseline — check regional listings.

Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home

Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home

By region: TVING in South Korea; Hulu, U-NEXT in Japan

Full scores and availability on the movie page.

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Quick Answer: Where can I watch Project A?

Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home. Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home. Regional notes: TVING in South Korea; Hulu, U-NEXT in Japan.