Project A (1983) Review

Is Project A worth watching?

Yes — Project A is worth watching, with a 92% Critic Score and 88% Audience Score on Celluloid. It earns a 82% Celluloid Score across critic reviews, audience polls, 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.

Critics consensus: 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 five-source score breakdown on the movie page shows where critics and audiences 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.