The Way of the Dragon (1972) Review

Is The Way of the Dragon worth watching?

Yes — The Way of the Dragon is worth watching, with a 80% Critic Score and 84% Audience Score on Celluloid. It earns a 75% Celluloid Score across critic reviews, audience polls, Metascore (68), Letterboxd (3.5/5), and IMDb (7.2/10).

Directed by Bruce Lee, The Way of the Dragon runs 100 minutes in Mandarin. On Celluloid we index it for “The Way of the Dragon review”, “is The Way of the Dragon worth watching”, and related discovery queries from Hong Kong.

What is The Way of the Dragon about?

After a Chinese restaurant in Rome is threatened by the mafia, who will stop at nothing to acquire the property, the owner recruits a family friend in Hong Kong, kung fu expert Tang Lung, to help them defend their business.

Critics consensus: Lee wrote and directed himself into the Colosseum opposite Chuck Norris, and built the best one-on-one fight in the genre around it. The film stars Bruce Lee, Nora Miao, Chuck Norris, Wei Ping-Ao, Huang Tsung-Hsun, and others.

Should you watch The Way of the Dragon tonight?

Yes — prioritize The Way of the Dragon tonight if you want a proven action with lasting rewatch value. At 100 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 Way of the Dragon?

Streaming availability varies by region — check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and local OTT platforms, or theatrical revivals. The Way of the Dragon (1972) is indexed on CelluloidScore.com with cast, scores, and IMDb tt0068935. Explore more from Hong Kong on our country hub or browse action films.