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Enter the Dragon Review (1973) — 83% Celluloid Score

Directed by Robert Clouse · 1973 ·

Answer Summary: Is Enter the Dragon worth watching?

Enter the Dragon (1973) earns a 83% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

Quick Verdict: What is the Celluloid Score for Enter the Dragon?

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.

83%
Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

93% Editorial Rating
90% Audience snapshot · excluded
83 Metascore
★★★★☆ Letterboxd 4
7.6 IMDb /10
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Runtime
1h 42m
Cast
Bruce Lee , John Saxon , Jim Kelly , Sek Kin , Ahna Capri , Robert Wall , Angela Mao Ying , Betty Chung
Country
Hong Kong
Language
English

Where to watch

Streaming availability varies by region — currently on Sky Cinema in the United Kingdom. Check local listings for your region.

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Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (93/100).
  • Audiences widely enjoyed it (90%).
  • Metascore signals universal acclaim (83/100).
  • Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4/5).
  • Celluloid Score 83% combines 4 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded action pick
  • Short runtime — easy weeknight watch

Not ideal for

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    Is Enter the Dragon worth watching?

    Yes — Enter the Dragon earns a 83% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

    Celluloid Verdict

    The film that sold kung fu to the world — Bruce Lee at the height of his powers, in the only Hollywood production he lived to finish.

    Celluloid editorial verdict

    Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

    What is Enter the Dragon about?

    A martial artist agrees to spy on a reclusive crime lord using his invitation to a tournament there as cover.

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    Critic Reviews

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    Enter the Dragon (1973) Review

    Robert Clouse's Enter the Dragon (1973) remains a defining Action landmark from Hong Kong, with scores that still shape how audiences discover the title.

    Essential viewing — a certified classic.

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