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Iron Monkey Review (1993) — 78% Celluloid Score

Directed by Yuen Woo-ping · 1993 ·

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Is Iron Monkey worth watching?

Yes. Iron Monkey (1993) earns a 78% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one. See the 4 inputs.

78%
Celluloid Score Recommended

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90% Editorial Rating
88% Audience snapshot · excluded
72 Metascore
★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.7
7.5 IMDb /10
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Released
Runtime
1h 30m
Age rating
PG-13 (US) · 15 (UK)
Cast
Donnie Yen , Yu Rongguang , Jean Wang Ching-Ying , Angie Tsang Sze-Man , Yen Shi-Kwan , James Wong Jim , Yuen Shun-Yi , Hsiao Ho , Lee Fai , Chun Kwai-Bo
Streaming
WeTV
Country
Hong Kong
Language
Cantonese

Also known as 黃飛鴻之鐵馬騮 El Mono de Hierro El mono de hierro (Iron Monkey) Mestre Kam - A Lenda 철마류 少年黄飞鸿之铁马骝 少年黃飛鴻之鐵猴子 มังกรเหล็กตัน

Where to watch

  • WeTV

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 Iron Monkey by country

Country Streaming on
India WeTV
Indonesia WeTV
Japan Prime Video, U-NEXT, WeTV
Malaysia Lionsgate Play, WeTV
Philippines WeTV
South Korea TVING, WeTV
Thailand WeTV
United Arab Emirates WeTV
United States WeTV

Subscription availability, refreshed from TMDB. Rental and purchase options may differ.

Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (90/100).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (88%).
  • Metascore is generally favorable (72/100).
  • Celluloid Score 78% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.

Best for

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

Not ideal for

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    Is Iron Monkey worth watching?

    Yes — Iron Monkey earns a 78% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded action, crime, drama pick. Read our full review (4/5).

    Celluloid verdict

    Yuen Woo-ping’s period martial classic — a young Yen shines opposite Yu Rongguang’s folk-hero physician.

    , Founder & Editor

    Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

    What is Iron Monkey about?

    In this Hong Kong variation of Robin Hood, corrupt officials of a Chinese village are robbed by a masked bandit known as "Iron Monkey", named after a benevolent deity. When all else fails, the Governor forces a traveling physician into finding the bandit.

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    Critic Reviews

    Short review 4 min read English Iron Monkey

    Iron Monkey (1993) Review: Robin Hood With Flying Feet

    Iron Monkey is Yuen Woo-ping's nimble 1993 Hong Kong kung fu adventure, a Robin Hood tale whose inventive fights more than make up for its lurching tone.

    Yes. It is one of the most purely enjoyable Hong Kong martial arts films of the 1990s, best for action fans who can roll with broad comedy and melodrama.

    Kaiser Khan Founder & Editor

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    Iron Monkey: frequently asked questions

    Is Iron Monkey worth watching?

    Yes. Iron Monkey (1993) has a Celluloid Score of 78%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

    Where can I watch Iron Monkey?

    In the United States, Iron Monkey streams on WeTV with a subscription, and you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: WeTV in India; WeTV in Indonesia; Prime Video, U-NEXT, WeTV in Japan; Lionsgate Play, WeTV in Malaysia. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

    How long is Iron Monkey?

    Iron Monkey runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

    What is Iron Monkey rated?

    Iron Monkey is rated PG-13 in the United States and 15 in the UK. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

    Who stars in Iron Monkey?

    Iron Monkey is directed by Yuen Woo-ping and stars Donnie Yen, Yu Rongguang, Jean Wang Ching-Ying, Angie Tsang Sze-Man, Yen Shi-Kwan.

    What is the Metascore for Iron Monkey?

    Metacritic's Metascore for Iron Monkey is 72 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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