Project A

Project A

Rip-roaring adventure on the old China Coast.

Directed by Jackie Chan

Produced by Paragon Films, Authority Films Ltd.

1983105 min7.3 / 10

A swashbuckling, high-energy action-comedy set in colonial Hong Kong, driven by martial arts spectacle, humor, and a hero's determination to protect his institution's honor.

In late 19th century Hong Kong, the British may rule the land, but the pirates rule the waters. Coast Guard officer Dragon Ma is determined that his beloved Coast Guard will not be made a fool of.

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Questions people ask

  • Is Project A sad? Barely. Less sad than 89% of films.

  • Is Project A violent? Yes. More violent than 85% of films.

  • Does Project A end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.

  • Is Project A easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 67% of films.

  • Is Project A scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% 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.

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69/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity45

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise87

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love80

How much audiences actually like it

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Like Project A

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Project A

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Project A, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Project A, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Project A, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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