# The Grandmaster (2013) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/the-grandmaster-2013/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 72% |
| Editorial Rating | 78/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 60% (excluded from composite) |
| Metascore | 73/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.6/5 |
| IMDb | 6.4/10 |
| Director | Wong Kar-Wai |
| Genres | Action, Drama, History |
| Runtime | 130 min |

## Quick answer

The Grandmaster (2013) earns a 72% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Wong Kar-wai films Ip Man as a mood — rain, fur coats, and Zhang Ziyi quietly stealing the entire picture. Critics and audiences diverge (78% critic vs 60% audience). Metascore 73/100. Directed by Wong Kar-Wai.

## Celluloid verdict

Wong Kar-wai films Ip Man as a mood — rain, fur coats, and Zhang Ziyi quietly stealing the entire picture.

## Synopsis

Ip Man's peaceful life in Foshan changes after Gong Yutian seeks an heir for his family in Southern China. Ip Man then meets Gong Er who challenges him for the sake of regaining her family's honor. After the Second Sino-Japanese War, Ip Man moves to Hong Kong and struggles to provide for his family. In the mean time, Gong Er chooses the path of vengeance after her father was killed by Ma San.

## Cast

Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Zhang Ziyi, Chang Chen, Zhao Benshan, Xiao Shenyang, Song Hye-kyo, Wang Qingxiang, Max Zhang

## Where to watch

the United States: not currently streaming
the United Kingdom: MGM+
Indonesia: Vidio
India: Prime Video
South Korea: not currently streaming
Japan: U-NEXT
Malaysia: Lionsgate Play

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is The Grandmaster worth watching?**
The Grandmaster holds a 72% Celluloid Score. Wong Kar-wai films Ip Man as a mood — rain, fur coats, and Zhang Ziyi quietly stealing the entire picture.

**What is The Grandmaster about?**
Ip Man's peaceful life in Foshan changes after Gong Yutian seeks an heir for his family in Southern China. Ip Man then meets Gong Er who challenges him for the sake of regaining her family's honor. After the Second Sino-Japanese War, Ip Man moves to Hong Kong and struggles to provide for his family. In the mean time, Gong Er chooses the path of vengeance after her father was killed by Ma San.

**Who directed The Grandmaster?**
The Grandmaster (2013) was directed by Wong Kar-Wai.

**What is the Celluloid Score of The Grandmaster?**
72% — calculated from available Celluloid editorial (78/100), Metascore (73/100), Letterboxd (3.6/5), and IMDb (6.4/10) inputs. Audience sentiment is excluded.

**Where can I watch The Grandmaster?**
The Grandmaster is on MGM+ in the United Kingdom; on Vidio in Indonesia; on Prime Video in India; on U-NEXT in Japan; on Lionsgate Play in Malaysia. Availability varies by region.

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Reviewed and scored by Celluloid · Editor: Kaiser Khan (https://celluloidscore.com/author/kaiser-khan/)

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