Kung Fu Hustle

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Kung Fu Hustle

R

2005

1h 39m

Action

Comedy

Fantasy

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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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Critics Consensus

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

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David Ansen

Newsweek

So disarmingly eager to please that only a stone-faced kung fu purist could object.

Nov 1, 2007

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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

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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

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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

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Leigh Paatsch

Herald Sun (Australia)

Extremely violent, but extremely in a league of its own.

Rated: 4/5

Nov 17, 2020

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Jerome H.

Funny, excellent fight scenes, and a wonderful story. My favorite movie ever.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/18/25

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parth

Excellent fabulous fantastic 😍😊

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/16/25

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Kung Fu Hustle: Official Clip - One Man Army Fight Scene

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Kung Fu Hustle: Official Clip - The Drunken Master & Lion's Roar

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Kung Fu Hustle: Official Clip - Musical Martial Arts Fight

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Kung Fu Hustle: Official Clip - Epic Buddhist Palm Kung Fu Fight

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Kung Fu Hustle: Official Clip - Iron Fist vs. the Harpists Fight

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Kung Fu Hustle: Official Clip - Hilarious Martial Arts Fight Scene

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Kung Fu Hustle: Official Clip - Hilarious Landlady Chase Scene

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Kung Fu Hustle: Official Clip - Iron Fist, Twelve Kicks, and Octagon Staff Fight

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Kung Fu Hustle: Official Clip - The Landlady Beats Up Sing

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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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