Once Upon a Time in China (1991)
黃飛鴻
Overview
In late 19th-century Canton, legendary hero Wong Fei-Hung battles foreign forces' (English, French and American) plundering of China. When Aunt Yee returns from America totally westernised, Wong assumes the role of protector. This proves difficult when his martial arts school and local militia become involved in fierce battles with foreign and local governments. As violence escalates, even Aunt Yee has to question her new western ideals, but is it possible to fight guns with Kung Fu?
Where to watch Once Upon a Time in China
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | HBO Max, Criterion Channel, Tencent Video | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video | Amazon Video | Amazon Video |
| Canada | Criterion Channel, Tencent Video | Apple TV, YouTube | Apple TV, YouTube |
| Ireland | Now TV Cinema | — | — |
| India | Tencent Video | — | — |
| United Arab Emirates | Tencent Video | — | — |
| Germany | — | Amazon Video | Amazon Video |
| France | — | Apple TV, Canal VOD, Sooner, Amazon Video | Apple TV, YouTube, Canal VOD, Sooner +1 |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total, Tencent Video | — | — |
| Italy | Amazon Prime Video | Amazon Video | Amazon Video |
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What is Once Upon a Time in China about?
In late 19th-century Canton, legendary hero Wong Fei-Hung battles foreign forces' (English, French and American) plundering of China. When Aunt Yee returns from America totally westernised, Wong assumes the role of protector. This proves difficult when his martial arts school and local militia become involved in fierce battles with foreign and local governments. As violence escalates, even Aunt Yee has to question her new western ideals, but is it possible to fight guns with Kung Fu? Once Upon a Time in China is a Action, Drama movie, released on 1991-08-15, runtime 133 minutes.
Is Once Upon a Time in China worth watching?
TMDB users rate Once Upon a Time in China 7.1 out of 10 from 515 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Once Upon a Time in China?
In the United States, Once Upon a Time in China streams on HBO Max, Criterion Channel and Tencent Video and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Tsui Hark
Cast
- Jet Li as Wong Fei Hung
- Yuen Biao as Leung Foon
- Jacky Cheung Hok-yau as Buck Teeth So
- Rosamund Kwan Chi-Lam as 13th Aunt
- Kent Cheng Jak-si as Porky Wing
- Yuen Gam-Fai as Ling Wan Kai
- Yen Shi-Kwan as Iron Robe Yim Chun Tung
- Lau Shun as Naval Commander Lau
- Wu Ma as Grand Uncle Chueng
- Yau Gin-Gwok as Shaho Gang Leader
- Yuen Cheung-yan as Yim's Opponent
- Karel Wong Chi-yeung as Governor
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Sources
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