What is the Metascore for Drunken Master?

Drunken Master has a Metascore of 74 out of 100 on Celluloid.

Where can I watch Drunken Master?

Streaming availability for Drunken Master varies by region — currently on Vidio in Indonesia. Check local listings for your region.

What countries is Drunken Master streaming in?

Drunken Master streams on Vidio in Indonesia; U-NEXT in Japan. Subscription availability only; rental and purchase options may differ.

Action Comedy

Drunken Master

Item: Drunken Master
Rating: 3.5
Author: Kaiser Khan

Directed by Yuen Woo-ping · 1978 · Last reviewed August 31, 2026

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Answer Summary

Drunken Master (1978) earns a 78% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

Quick Verdict

Calculated from 4 available inputs: Celluloid editorial rating, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb. Audience sentiment is shown separately and never changes the composite. See how we calculate scores.

78%

Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

86% Editorial Rating

87% Audience snapshot · excluded

74 Metascore

★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.9

7.4 IMDb /10

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Runtime: 1h 51m
Cast: Jackie Chan , Simon Yuen Siu-Tien , Hwang Jang-Lee , Dean Shek Tin , Hsu Hsia , Linda Lin Ying , Lam Kau , Max Lee Chiu-Chun
Country: Hong Kong
Language: Cantonese

Official theatrical poster for Drunken Master (1978)

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Where to watch

Streaming availability varies by region — currently on Vidio in Indonesia. Check local listings for your region.

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Where to watch Drunken Master by country

Country	Streaming on
Indonesia	Vidio
Japan	U-NEXT

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Why this score?

Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (86/100).
General viewers mostly liked it (87%).
Metascore is generally favorable (74/100).
Celluloid Score 78% combines 4 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.

Best for

Viewers who want a well-regarded action, comedy pick

Not ideal for

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Is Drunken Master worth watching?

Yes — Drunken Master earns a 78% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

Celluloid Verdict

Jackie Chan finds his register — kung fu as slapstick, pain as punchline — and never has to play a stoic again.
Celluloid editorial verdict

Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

What is Drunken Master about?

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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Critic Reviews

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Drunken Master (1978) Review

★★★½☆ 3.5/5

Yuen Woo-ping's Drunken Master (1978) remains a defining Action landmark from Hong Kong, with scores that still shape how audiences discover the title.

Strongly recommended — holds up for new and returning viewers.

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