God of Gamblers
Directed by Wong Jing · 1989 ·
God of Gamblers (1989) earns a 73% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Audiences (88%) responded more warmly than critics (80%).
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 Vidio in Indonesia. Check local listings for your region.
Rent: Apple TV
Buy: Apple TV
Where to watch God of Gamblers by country
| Country | Streaming on |
|---|---|
| Indonesia | Vidio |
| Japan | Prime Video |
| South Korea | Wavve, TVING |
Subscription availability, refreshed from TMDB. Rental and purchase options may differ.
Why this score?
- Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (80/100).
- General viewers mostly liked it (88%).
- Metascore is generally favorable (68/100).
- Celluloid Score 73% combines 4 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.
Best for
- Fans of Action
Not ideal for
- Viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films
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Is God of Gamblers worth watching?
Yes — God of Gamblers earns a 73% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.
Celluloid Verdict
Chow Yun-fat’s coolest comic-action persona — a Wong Jing gambling spectacle that spawned a franchise and a catchphrase culture.
Celluloid editorial verdict
Audiences (88%) responded more warmly than critics (80%).
What is God of Gamblers about?
Ko Chun, a renowned gambler, loses his memory in an accident and starts behaving like a child. Little Knife, an amateur gambler, offers him shelter and realizes that he has a penchant for gambling.
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