What is the Metascore for Iron Monkey?

Iron Monkey has a Metascore of 72 out of 100 on Celluloid.

What countries is Iron Monkey streaming in?

Iron Monkey streams on Prime Video, U-NEXT in Japan; Lionsgate Play in Malaysia; TVING in South Korea; Sky Cinema in the United Kingdom. Subscription availability only; rental and purchase options may differ.

Iron Monkey Review (1993) — 78% Celluloid Score

Item: Iron Monkey
Rating: 4
Author: Kaiser Khan

Directed by Yuen Woo-ping · 1993 · Last reviewed August 31, 2026

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Answer Summary

Iron Monkey (1993) earns a 78% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

Quick Verdict

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.

78%

Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

90% Editorial Rating

88% Audience snapshot · excluded

72 Metascore

★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.7

7.5 IMDb /10

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Runtime: 1h 30m
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
Country: Hong Kong
Language: Cantonese

Official theatrical poster for Iron Monkey (1993)

Theatrical release

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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Where to watch Iron Monkey by country

Country	Streaming on
Japan	Prime Video, U-NEXT
Malaysia	Lionsgate Play
South Korea	TVING
United Kingdom	Sky Cinema

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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 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.

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. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

Celluloid Verdict

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

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

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Iron Monkey (1993) Review

★★★★☆ 4/5

Yuen Woo-ping's Iron Monkey (1993) 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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