Kung Fu Hustle

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Kung Fu Hustle

R

Released Apr 22, 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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Will G

Brilliant. I was blown away on the first viewing and have rewatched several times.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/09/24

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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

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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

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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

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Faiz D

Highly entertaining actioner.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

08/29/24

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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

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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 - Epic Buddhist Palm Kung Fu 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 - 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 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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