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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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Jay D You think you know what to expect, but you DON'T. This is a surrealist flick. It's fun & creative. It's cartoonish. It uses special effects. It's a tall tale. It's reminiscent of Adventures of Baron Munchausen in its level of illogical impossibility. Power struggles between overpowered Kung Fu masters and mistresses. Various Martial Arts styles are demonstrated, including many fictional styles and advanced methods of attack. This will keep you worried -- are your skills up to par? are they next level? If not, don't even try to fight some of these characters -- don't even think it!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/02/25 Full Review Cees T Yet another Matrix ripoff, this time set in the robber baron 1920s, except in China with effect tributes to Looney Tunes, The Shining, and X-Men. 4/10 - Lacks focus and likable leads. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 08/30/25 Full Review Craig H What an absolutely pleasant surprise that was! One of the most creatively insane movies I've ever seen, the action and choreography was as good as anything in Hollywood but with flair, the comedy was quite funny at times and it flew by the 90 minute run time. It was like a Kung Fu Naked Gun movie with amazing action, crazy characters and loads of charm. Loved it Rated 4 out of 5 stars 08/29/25 Full Review Carlos M De las mejores películas de acción-comedia que he visto el hecho de que allá actores de futbol shaolin me gusto mucho y reconozco que si me llegue a reir mas de una vez espero en un futuro hagan mas películas asi Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 08/28/25 Full Review sharuk i Masterpiece Era of action Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 08/12/25 Full Review Audience Member ts was so goated it aint even funny. a little violent and gory, sure, but you gotta watch it it's actually lit. PLEASE WATCH IT Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/08/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Stephen Chow

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Stephen Chow

Sing

Yuen Wah

Landlord

Yuen Qiu

Landlady

Siu-Lung Leung

The Beast

Dong Zhihua

Donut

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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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Siu-Lung Leung as The Beast in "Kung Fu Hustle." (L-R) Yuen Wah as the Landlord and Yuen Qiu as the Landlady in "Kung Fu Hustle." A scene from the film "Kung Fu Hustle." (L-R) Chi Chung Lam as Bone and Stephen Chow as Sing in "Kung Fu Hustle." Yuen Qiu as the Landlady in "Kung Fu Hustle." Chan Kwok-kwan as Brother Sum in "Kung Fu Hustle." A scene from the film "Kung Fu Hustle." On the set of the film "Kung Fu Hustle." A scene from the film "Kung Fu Hustle." Stephen Chow (Center) as Sing and Chi Chung Lam (Right) as Bone in "Kung Fu Hustle." View more photos

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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 Co-Production Corporation, Columbia Pictures, Huayi Brothers Pictures, Star Overseas, China Film Group Corporation, Sony Pictures Classics, Beijing Film Studio, Columbia Pictures Film Production Asia
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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