Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen
Directed by Andrew Lau Wai-Keung · 2010 ·
Is Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen worth watching?
Probably not. Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen (2010) earns a 57% Celluloid Score. That is below our 60% Recommended threshold. Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one. See the 4 inputs.
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Also known as 精武風雲 El Retorno de Chen Zhen Legend of the Fist : Le retour de Chen Zhen Legend of the Fist Chen Zhen: A Lenda dos Punhos de Aço レジェンド・オブ・フィスト 怒りの鉄拳 정무문: 100대 1의 전설 精武风云·陈真
Theatrical release Where to watch
- Prime Video
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 Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen by country
| Country | Streaming on |
|---|---|
| India | Netflix |
| Indonesia | Netflix |
| Japan | Netflix |
| Malaysia | Netflix |
| Pakistan | Netflix |
| Philippines | Netflix |
| South Korea | Netflix, Wavve |
| Thailand | Netflix |
| United Kingdom | Prime Video |
| United States | Prime Video |
Subscription availability, refreshed from TMDB. Rental and purchase options may differ.
Why this score?
- Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (60/100).
- General viewers mostly liked it (62%).
- Celluloid Score 57% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.
Best for
- Short runtime — easy weeknight watch
Not ideal for
- Anyone needing a safe, highly rated pick
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Is Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen worth watching?
Probably not — Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen earns a 57% Celluloid Score. That is below our 60% Recommended threshold. It suits short runtime — easy weeknight watch, but anyone needing a safe, highly rated pick may want to skip it. Read our full review (3/5).
Celluloid verdict
Yen inherits the Chen Zhen mantle in a 1930s Shanghai action spectacle with patriotic pulp energy.
Kaiser Khan, Founder & Editor
Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.
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.
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Critic Reviews
Legend of the Fist (2010) Review: Patriotic Pulp in a Mask
★★★☆☆
Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen casts Donnie Yen as Bruce Lee's famous hero, now a masked vigilante in Shanghai. Stylish fights, flimsy story.
It depends. Donnie Yen fans and lovers of the Chen Zhen legend will enjoy the fights and homages, but the thin, heavy-handed plot makes it a patchy watch.
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Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen: frequently asked questions
Is Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen worth watching?
Probably not. Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen (2010) has a Celluloid Score of 57%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That is below our 60% Recommended threshold. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.
Where can I watch Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen?
In the United States, Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen streams on Prime Video 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: Netflix in India; Netflix in Indonesia; Netflix in Japan; Netflix in Malaysia. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.
How long is Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen?
Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).
What is Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen rated?
Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen is rated R in the United States, MA15+ in Australia, R in Canada and 15 in South Korea. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.
Who stars in Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen?
Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen is directed by Andrew Lau Wai-Keung and stars Donnie Yen, Shu Qi, Anthony Wong Chau-Sang, Huang Bo, Huo Siyan.
What is the Metascore for Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen?
Metacritic's Metascore for Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen is 48 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.
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