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Kung Fu Hustle

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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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Kung Fu Hustle blends special effects, martial arts, and the Looney Toons to hilarious effect.

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Sam Ho Film Comment Magazine Nov 19, 2013
Chow is a genius in generating extraordinary drama from the familiar. Go to Full Review David Ansen Newsweek Nov 1, 2007
So disarmingly eager to please that only a stone-faced kung fu purist could object. Go to Full Review Ken Tucker New York Magazine/Vulture May 12, 2006
Chow's movie may seem nutty on the surface, but its slyness, its dreamy unfolding of so many moods and genres, becomes intoxicating. Go to Full Review Carla Monfort Espinof Aug 31, 2023
3.5/5
... The grotesque parade of characters is as unique as it is hilarious. {Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Kanishk Devgan Film Companion Mar 30, 2021
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. Go to Full Review Leigh Paatsch Herald Sun (Australia) Nov 17, 2020
4/5
Extremely violent, but extremely in a league of its own. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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ShakespeareErik T @RT19228208 Sep 24, 2026 Filme impecável, envelheceu como vinho, tempo de tela e historia bem definidos , lutas incríveis, vi e assistiria de novo quantas vezes possiveis , todos um dia poderiam ver . See more Jacob B @JB3.0 Jul 11, 2026 Holy crap, this movie was insane! Hilarious slapstick comedy like a live-action Looney Tunes cartoon, terrific fight scenes from the Matrix trilogy's own choreographer and a memorable cast of characters whilst also having a story that has a few more tricks up its sleeve than you might think. It actually gives characters more layers to them than you'd assume on a first viewing such as the landlady who's initially introduced as cranky. Never seen a Stephen Chow film, though I had heard of Shaolin Soccer back in my younger days, but seeing Kung Fu Hustle for the first time, I understood why it ended up "ruining" his career...by setting the bar too high. See more Andrew S @Malasita Jul 6, 2026 Classic absurd martial arts comedy. Like a live action animated film and for fans of Shaolin Soccer or old martial arts comedies from the 80s. See more Bruno C P @RT93519273 Jun 5, 2026 Fun to watch, a good movie very exaggerated - as all Kung-Fu movies were. Must watch with your family, a good call in the afternoon! :D See more Raldyr H @Raldyr May 31, 2026 Absolutely hilarious, bounces back and forth between serious kung-fu cinema and outright crazy humor, and it bloody works. See more Fsdr D @Linlin877 May 16, 2026 周星驰拥有非凡的想象力，我心中最伟大的电影 See more Read all reviews
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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 - One Man Army Fight Scene Kung Fu Hustle: Official Clip - One Man Army Fight Scene 2:44 Now Playing Kung Fu Hustle: Official Clip - The Drunken Master & Lion's Roar Kung Fu Hustle: Official Clip - The Drunken Master & Lion's Roar 2:39 Now Playing Kung Fu Hustle: Official Clip - Epic Buddhist Palm Kung Fu Fight Kung Fu Hustle: Official Clip - Epic Buddhist Palm Kung Fu Fight 4:55 Now Playing Kung Fu Hustle: Official Clip - Musical Martial Arts Fight Kung Fu Hustle: Official Clip - Musical Martial Arts Fight 4:58 Now Playing Kung Fu Hustle: Official Clip - Iron Fist vs. the Harpists Fight Kung Fu Hustle: Official Clip - Iron Fist vs. the Harpists Fight 3:38 Now Playing Kung Fu Hustle: Official Clip - Hilarious Martial Arts Fight Scene Kung Fu Hustle: Official Clip - Hilarious Martial Arts Fight Scene 4:14 Now Playing Kung Fu Hustle: Official Clip - Hilarious Landlady Chase Scene Kung Fu Hustle: Official Clip - Hilarious Landlady Chase Scene 2:58 Now Playing Kung Fu Hustle: Official Clip - Iron Fist, Twelve Kicks, and Octagon Staff Fight Kung Fu Hustle: Official Clip - Iron Fist, Twelve Kicks, and Octagon Staff Fight 3:04 Now Playing Kung Fu Hustle: Official Clip - The Landlady Beats Up Sing Kung Fu Hustle: Official Clip - The Landlady Beats Up Sing 3:06 Now Playing View more videos

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Siu-Lung Leung as The Beast in "Kung Fu Hustle." (L-R) Yuen Wah as the Landlord and Yuen Qiu as the Landlady in "Kung Fu Hustle." A scene from the film "Kung Fu Hustle." (L-R) Chi Chung Lam as Bone and Stephen Chow as Sing in "Kung Fu Hustle." Yuen Qiu as the Landlady in "Kung Fu Hustle." Chan Kwok-kwan as Brother Sum in "Kung Fu Hustle." A scene from the film "Kung Fu Hustle." On the set of the film "Kung Fu Hustle." A scene from the film "Kung Fu Hustle." Stephen Chow (Center) as Sing and Chi Chung Lam (Right) as Bone in "Kung Fu Hustle." View more photos

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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, Man Keung Chan
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, Fantasy, Comedy
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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