What is the Metascore for Project A?

Project A has a Metascore of 78 out of 100 on Celluloid.

What countries is Project A streaming in?

Project A streams on Hulu, U-NEXT in Japan; TVING in South Korea; Sky Cinema in the United Kingdom. Subscription availability only; rental and purchase options may differ.

Project A Review (1983) — 81% Celluloid Score

Item: Project A
Rating: 3.5
Author: Kaiser Khan

Directed by Jackie Chan · 1983 · Last reviewed August 31, 2026

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Answer Summary

Project A (1983) earns a 81% 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.

81%

Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

92% Editorial Rating

88% Audience snapshot · excluded

78 Metascore

★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.9

7.4 IMDb /10

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Runtime: 1h 45m
Cast: Jackie Chan , Sammo Hung Kam-Bo , Yuen Biao , Dick Wei , Mars , Tai Bo , Isabella Wong , Kwan Hoi-San
Country: Hong Kong
Language: Cantonese

Official theatrical poster for Project A (1983)

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 Project A by country

Country	Streaming on
Japan	Hulu, U-NEXT
South Korea	TVING
United Kingdom	Sky Cinema

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Why this score?

Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (92/100).
General viewers mostly liked it (88%).
Metascore is generally favorable (78/100).
Celluloid Score 81% combines 4 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.

Best for

Viewers who want a well-regarded action, adventure, comedy pick
Short runtime — easy weeknight watch

Not ideal for

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Is Project A worth watching?

Yes — Project A earns a 81% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

Celluloid Verdict

Chan, Sammo Hung and Yuen Biao at full strength, plus the clocktower fall that Chan did three times because the first two were not enough.
Celluloid editorial verdict

Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

What is Project A about?

In late 19th century Hong Kong, the British may rule the land, but the pirates rule the waters. Coast Guard officer Dragon Ma is determined that his beloved Coast Guard will not be made a fool of.

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Critic Reviews

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Project A (1983) Review

★★★½☆ 3.5/5

Jackie Chan's Project A (1983) 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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