The Way of the Dragon
Directed by Bruce Lee · 1972 ·
The Way of the Dragon (1972) earns a 73% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.
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.
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Theatrical release Where to watch
Streaming availability varies by region — currently on Wavve, TVING in South Korea. Check local listings for your region.
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Where to watch The Way of the Dragon by country
| Country | Streaming on |
|---|---|
| Japan | Hulu, U-NEXT |
| South Korea | Wavve, TVING |
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Why this score?
- Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (80/100).
- General viewers mostly liked it (84%).
- Metascore is generally favorable (68/100).
- Celluloid Score 73% combines 4 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.
Best for
- Short runtime — easy weeknight watch
Not ideal for
- Viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films
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Is The Way of the Dragon worth watching?
Yes — The Way of the Dragon earns a 73% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.
Celluloid Verdict
Lee wrote and directed himself into the Colosseum opposite Chuck Norris, and built the best one-on-one fight in the genre around it.
Celluloid editorial verdict
Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.
What is The Way of the Dragon about?
After a Chinese restaurant in Rome is threatened by the mafia, who will stop at nothing to acquire the property, the owner recruits a family friend in Hong Kong, kung fu expert Tang Lung, to help them defend their business.
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Critic Reviews
The Way of the Dragon (1972) Review
★★★½☆
Bruce Lee's The Way of the Dragon (1972) remains a defining Action landmark from Hong Kong, with scores that still shape how audiences discover the title.
Strongly recommended — holds up for new and returning viewers.
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