Come Drink with Me Review (1966) — 79% Celluloid Score
Directed by King Hu · 1966 ·
Is Come Drink with Me worth watching?
Yes. Come Drink with Me (1966) earns a 79% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics (90%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (79%). See the 4 inputs.
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Also known as 大醉俠 Bebe conmigo L'Hirondelle d'or Das Schwert der gelben Tigerin O Grande Mestre Beberrão 大酔侠 방랑의 결투 大醉侠
Theatrical release Where to watch
Streaming availability varies by region — our catalogue lists Prime Video in Japan. Check local listings for your region.
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Why this score?
- Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (90/100).
- General viewers mostly liked it (79%).
- Metascore is generally favorable (78/100).
- Celluloid Score 79% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.
Best for
- Viewers who want a well-regarded action, adventure pick
- Short runtime — easy weeknight watch
- Critics' darlings — stronger with reviewers than general viewers
Not ideal for
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Is Come Drink with Me worth watching?
Yes — Come Drink with Me earns a 79% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded action, adventure pick. Read our full review (3.5/5).
Celluloid verdict
King Hu and Cheng Pei-pei make the swordswoman a lead rather than an ornament — the template Crouching Tiger would inherit wholesale.
Kaiser Khan, Founder & Editor
Critics (90%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (79%).
What is Come Drink with Me about?
Golden Sparrow is a fighter-for-hire who has been contracted by the local government to retrieve the governor's kidnapped son. Holding him is a group of rebels who are demanding that their leader be released from prison in return for the captured son. After a brief encounter with the gang at a local restaurant, Golden Sparrow is joined by an inebriated wanderer Drunken Cat who aids her in her mission.
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Critic Reviews
Come Drink with Me (1966) Review: A Heroine With a Sword
★★★½☆
Come Drink with Me is King Hu's influential Shaw Brothers wuxia film, with Cheng Pei-pei as a swordswoman on a rescue mission, and its best scenes still thrill.
Mostly yes. It is a stylish, historically important martial arts film for genre fans and classic-cinema explorers, though its second half sidelines its heroine.
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Come Drink with Me: frequently asked questions
Is Come Drink with Me worth watching?
Yes. Come Drink with Me (1966) has a Celluloid Score of 79%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.
Where can I watch Come Drink with Me?
In the United States you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: Prime Video in Japan. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.
How long is Come Drink with Me?
Come Drink with Me runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).
What is Come Drink with Me rated?
Come Drink with Me is rated NR in the United States and PG in Canada. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.
Who stars in Come Drink with Me?
Come Drink with Me is directed by King Hu and stars Cheng Pei-Pei, Elliot Ngok Wah, Chen Hung-Lieh, Lee Wan-Chung, Yang Chi-Ching.
What is the Metascore for Come Drink with Me?
Metacritic's Metascore for Come Drink with Me is 78 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.
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