Drunken Master

Drunken Master

The Original Kung Fu Comedy!

Directed by Yuen Woo-ping

Produced by Seasonal Film Corporation

1978111 min7.4 / 10

A high-spirited martial arts comedy that pairs slapstick absurdity with impressive fight choreography, centered on a mentor-student bond forged through unconventional training.

After getting into trouble, a mischievous young man is sent to train under a brutal, but slovenly old beggar, who teaches him the secret of the Drunken Fist.

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Questions people ask

  • Is Drunken Master sad? Barely. Less sad than 89% of films.

  • Is Drunken Master scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Does Drunken Master end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.

  • Is Drunken Master easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 77% of films.

  • Is Drunken Master violent? Somewhat. More violent than 71% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

76/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity51

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise95

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love85

How much audiences actually like it

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Everything like Drunken Master, and what each one shares →

Like Drunken Master

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Drunken Master

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Drunken Master, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Drunken Master, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Drunken Master, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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