# Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen (2010) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/legend-of-the-fist-the-return-of-chen-zhen-2010/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 57% |
| Editorial Rating | 60/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 62% (excluded from composite) |
| Metascore | 48/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3/5 |
| IMDb | 6.1/10 |
| Director | Andrew Lau Wai-Keung |
| Genres | Drama, Action, History, Thriller |
| Runtime | 105 min |

## Quick answer

Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen (2010) earns a 57% Celluloid Score — Not Recommended. Yen inherits the Chen Zhen mantle in a 1930s Shanghai action spectacle with patriotic pulp energy. Metascore 48/100. Directed by Andrew Lau Wai-Keung.

## Celluloid verdict

Yen inherits the Chen Zhen mantle in a 1930s Shanghai action spectacle with patriotic pulp energy.

## Synopsis

The Japanese forces occupy Shanghai and slowly start spreading terror in the city. Chen Zhen, who was presumed dead, returns to fight against the Japanese and put an end to their tyrannical rule.

## Cast

Donnie Yen, Shu Qi, Anthony Wong Chau-Sang, Huang Bo, Huo Siyan, Angela Jiajia Chen, Zhou Yang, Ryu Kohata, Ryohei Kurosawa, Yasuaki Kurata

## Where to watch

Global: Prime Video
the United States: Prime Video
the United Kingdom: Prime Video
Indonesia: Netflix
India: Netflix
South Korea: Netflix, Wavve
Japan: Netflix
the Philippines: Netflix
Pakistan: Netflix
Malaysia: Netflix
Thailand: Netflix

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen worth watching?**
Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen holds a 57% Celluloid Score. Yen inherits the Chen Zhen mantle in a 1930s Shanghai action spectacle with patriotic pulp energy.

**What is Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen about?**
The Japanese forces occupy Shanghai and slowly start spreading terror in the city. Chen Zhen, who was presumed dead, returns to fight against the Japanese and put an end to their tyrannical rule.

**Who directed Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen?**
Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen (2010) was directed by Andrew Lau Wai-Keung.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen?**
57% — calculated from available Celluloid editorial (60/100), Metascore (48/100), Letterboxd (3/5), and IMDb (6.1/10) inputs. Audience sentiment is excluded.

**Where can I watch Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen?**
Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen is streaming on Prime Video; on Prime Video in the United States; on Prime Video in the United Kingdom; on Netflix in Indonesia; on Netflix in India; on Netflix, Wavve in South Korea; on Netflix in Japan; on Netflix in the Philippines; on Netflix in Pakistan; on Netflix in Malaysia; on Netflix in Thailand. Availability varies by region.

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