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Kung Fu Hustle

Play trailer Poster for Kung Fu Hustle R Released Apr 22, 2005 1h 39m Action Comedy Fantasy Play Trailer Watchlist
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When the hapless Sing and his dim-witted pal Bone try to scam the residents of Pig Sty Alley into thinking they're members of the dreaded Axe Gang, the real gangsters descend on this Shanghai slum to restore their fearsome reputation. What gang leader Brother Sum doesn't know is that three legendary retired kung fu masters live anonymously in this decrepit neighborhood and don't take kindly to interlopers.
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Kung Fu Hustle blends special effects, martial arts, and the Looney Toons to hilarious effect.

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Sam Ho Film Comment Magazine Chow is a genius in generating extraordinary drama from the familiar. Nov 19, 2013 Full Review David Ansen Newsweek So disarmingly eager to please that only a stone-faced kung fu purist could object. Nov 1, 2007 Full Review Ken Tucker New York Magazine/Vulture Chow's movie may seem nutty on the surface, but its slyness, its dreamy unfolding of so many moods and genres, becomes intoxicating. May 12, 2006 Full Review Carla Monfort Espinof ... The grotesque parade of characters is as unique as it is hilarious. {Full review in Spanish] Rated: 3.5/5 Aug 31, 2023 Full Review Kanishk Devgan Film Companion A hilarious, loving homage to cartoons, wuxia films and much more, Kung Fu Hustle, written, directed, and starring Stephen Chow, pops, sizzles and enjoys every minute as much as we do. Mar 30, 2021 Full Review Leigh Paatsch Herald Sun (Australia) Extremely violent, but extremely in a league of its own. Rated: 4/5 Nov 17, 2020 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member It's a movie that I've watched many times. MASTERPIECE Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/09/24 Full Review Nick R This movie is such a hilariously good time with endless entertainment value. The action is funny and it's darn near impossible to be bored. Plus the Landlady character is just the icing on the cake! Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 09/27/24 Full Review Jose Z Buena película y divertida y entretenida, la vi 2 veces en una semana, solo la recomiendo para mayores ya que algunas cosas son los adultos entiende Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/17/24 Full Review Faiz D Highly entertaining actioner. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 08/29/24 Full Review Parth P This movie is OG to since I had watched back in my childhood. Action, dailogs, humour, story and that shouting lady. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 08/17/24 Full Review Nate J When people have asked me over the last decade what my favorite movie is, it is always very difficult to say, but I usually point to this film for it’s inspired martial arts action. A high flying, lunatic, heartfelt vision. An absolute must watch. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/18/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Kung Fu Hustle: Official Clip - One Man Army Fight Scene Kung Fu Hustle: Official Clip - One Man Army Fight Scene 2:44 Kung Fu Hustle: Official Clip - Musical Martial Arts Fight Kung Fu Hustle: Official Clip - Musical Martial Arts Fight 4:58 Kung Fu Hustle: Official Clip - The Drunken Master & Lion's Roar Kung Fu Hustle: Official Clip - The Drunken Master & Lion's Roar 2:39 Kung Fu Hustle: Official Clip - Epic Buddhist Palm Kung Fu Fight Kung Fu Hustle: Official Clip - Epic Buddhist Palm Kung Fu Fight 4:55 Kung Fu Hustle: Official Clip - Iron Fist vs. the Harpists Fight Kung Fu Hustle: Official Clip - Iron Fist vs. the Harpists Fight 2:29 Kung Fu Hustle: Official Clip - Hilarious Martial Arts Fight Scene Kung Fu Hustle: Official Clip - Hilarious Martial Arts Fight Scene 4:14 Kung Fu Hustle: Official Clip - Hilarious Landlady Chase Scene Kung Fu Hustle: Official Clip - Hilarious Landlady Chase Scene 2:58 Kung Fu Hustle: Official Clip - Iron Fist, Twelve Kicks, and Octagon Staff Fight Kung Fu Hustle: Official Clip - Iron Fist, Twelve Kicks, and Octagon Staff Fight 3:04 Kung Fu Hustle: Official Clip - The Landlady Beats Up Sing Kung Fu Hustle: Official Clip - The Landlady Beats Up Sing 3:06 View more videos
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Synopsis When the hapless Sing and his dim-witted pal Bone try to scam the residents of Pig Sty Alley into thinking they're members of the dreaded Axe Gang, the real gangsters descend on this Shanghai slum to restore their fearsome reputation. What gang leader Brother Sum doesn't know is that three legendary retired kung fu masters live anonymously in this decrepit neighborhood and don't take kindly to interlopers.
Director
Stephen Chow
Producer
Stephen Chow, Po Chu Chui, Jeffrey Lau
Screenwriter
Xin Huo, Tsang Kan Cheong, Stephen Chow, Chan Man Keung
Distributor
Sony Pictures Classics
Production Co
China Film Group Corporation, Star Overseas, Columbia Pictures, Columbia Pictures Film Production Asia, Sony Pictures Classics, Beijing Film Studio, China Film Co-Production Corporation, Huayi Brothers Pictures
Rating
R (Violence|Strong Stylized Action)
Genre
Action, Comedy, Fantasy
Original Language
Chinese
Release Date (Theaters)
Apr 22, 2005, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 16, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA)
$17.1M
Runtime
1h 39m
Sound Mix
SDDS, Dolby SRD
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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