Ip Man
Directed by Wilson Yip · 2008 ·
Ip Man (2008) earns a 74% 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
- Hulu
- fuboTV
- Peacock
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home
Where to watch Ip Man by country
| Country | Streaming on |
|---|---|
| India | Prime Video, Vi Movies & TV |
| Indonesia | Netflix, Vidio |
| Japan | Hulu, U-NEXT |
| Malaysia | Netflix |
| Philippines | Netflix |
| South Korea | Wavve, TVING |
| Thailand | Netflix |
| Turkey | TV+ |
| United States | Hulu, fuboTV, Peacock |
Subscription availability, refreshed from TMDB. Rental and purchase options may differ.
Why this score?
- Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (85/100).
- Audiences widely enjoyed it (90%).
- Celluloid Score 74% combines 4 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.
Best for
- Short runtime — easy weeknight watch
Not ideal for
- Viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films
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Is Ip Man worth watching?
Yes — Ip Man earns a 74% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.
Celluloid Verdict
Yen’s breakout Wing Chun biopic launched a martial-arts franchise and remains his defining English-search title.
Celluloid editorial verdict
Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.
What is Ip Man about?
A semi-biographical account of Yip Man, the first martial arts master to teach the Chinese martial art of Wing Chun. The film focuses on events surrounding Ip that took place in the city of Foshan between the 1930s to 1940s during the Second Sino-Japanese War. Directed by Wilson Yip, the film stars Donnie Yen in the lead role, and features fight choreography by Sammo Hung.
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Critic Reviews
Ip Man (2008) Review
★★★★☆
Wilson Yip's Ip Man (2008) remains a defining Drama landmark from China, with scores that still shape how audiences discover the title.
Strongly recommended — holds up for new and returning viewers.
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