Fist of Fury Review (1972) — 76% Celluloid Score
Directed by Lo Wei · 1972 ·
Fist of Fury (1972) earns a 76% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.
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.
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Theatrical release Where to watch
Streaming availability varies by region — currently on Vi Movies & TV in India. Check local listings for your region.
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Where to watch Fist of Fury by country
| Country | Streaming on |
|---|---|
| India | Vi Movies & TV |
| Japan | Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT |
| South Korea | Wavve |
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Why this score?
- Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (88/100).
- General viewers mostly liked it (86%).
- Metascore is generally favorable (70/100).
- Celluloid Score 76% combines 4 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.
Best for
- Viewers who want a well-regarded drama, action, thriller pick
- Short runtime — easy weeknight watch
Not ideal for
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Is Fist of Fury worth watching?
Yes — Fist of Fury earns a 76% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.
Celluloid Verdict
Lee dismantles a dojo and a national insult in the same scene — the most politically charged film he made.
Celluloid editorial verdict
Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.
What is Fist of Fury about?
During the Japanese occupation of Shanghai, Chen Zhen, the star pupil of a recently-deceased martial arts teacher battles a Japanese dojo which seeks the demise of his fighting school.
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Critic Reviews
Fist of Fury (1972) Review
★★★½☆
Lo Wei's Fist of Fury (1972) remains a defining Drama 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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