The Grandmaster (2013) Review

Is The Grandmaster worth watching?

Yes — The Grandmaster is worth watching, with a 78% Critic Score and 60% Audience Score on Celluloid. It earns a 69% Celluloid Score across critic reviews, audience polls, Metascore (73), Letterboxd (3.6/5), and IMDb (6.4/10).

Directed by Wong Kar-Wai, The Grandmaster runs 130 minutes in Mandarin. On Celluloid we index it for “The Grandmaster review”, “is The Grandmaster worth watching”, and related discovery queries from Hong Kong.

What is The Grandmaster about?

Ip Man’s peaceful life in Foshan changes after Gong Yutian seeks an heir for his family in Southern China. Ip Man then meets Gong Er who challenges him for the sake of regaining her family’s honor. After the Second Sino-Japanese War, Ip Man moves to Hong Kong and struggles to provide for his family. In the mean time, Gong Er chooses the path of vengeance after her father was killed by Ma San.

Critics consensus: Wong Kar-wai films Ip Man as a mood — rain, fur coats, and Zhang Ziyi quietly stealing the entire picture. The film stars Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Zhang Ziyi, Chang Chen, Zhao Benshan, Xiao Shenyang, and others.

Should you watch The Grandmaster tonight?

Yes — prioritize The Grandmaster tonight if you want a proven action with lasting rewatch value. At 130 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 The Grandmaster?

Streaming availability varies by region — check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and local OTT platforms, or theatrical revivals. The Grandmaster (2013) is indexed on CelluloidScore.com with cast, scores, and IMDb tt1462900. Explore more from Hong Kong on our country hub or browse action films.