Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Moderate
- witty
- warm
- sentimental
- action movie night
- jackie chan marathon
What critics said
Critics broadly praised the film's ambitious direction, lavish production, stunt-driven action comedy, and character development, while finding its later plotting somewhat overstuffed.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Charlie develops from a manipulated gang figure into a leader who makes independent decisions while helping Lady Rose.
Charlie and Yang Luming construct an elaborate social situation around Lady Rose's daughter's visit.
The film combines grand 1930s gangster environments with Jackie Chan's elaborate stunt choreography.
Charlie becomes a gang leader after purchasing lucky roses from Lady Rose, making fortune central to his rise.
Films like Miracles: The Canton Godfather, and why
Project A
shared martial arts choreography, physical slapstick, and optimistic crime-comedy tone
Police Story
shared hong kong action comedy, elaborate stunts, and charismatic ensemble energy
A Pocketful of Miracles
shared capraesque good deed premise, comic transformation, and sentimental warmth
The First Strike
shared gangster setting, romantic subplot, and stylized action-comedy balance
Movie Details
- Director
- Jackie Chan
- Release Date
- 1989-06-15
- Runtime
- 126 min
- Rating
- 7.1 / 10 (187)
Cast
- Jackie Chan
- Anita Mui Yim-Fong
- Gua Ah-leh
- Richard Ng Yiu-Hon
- Ko Chun-Hsiung
- Sunny Fang Kang
- Bill Tung Biu
- Tien Feng
- Ngai Jan
- Gloria Yip Wan-Yee
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max
- Rent
- Amazon Video
- Buy
- Amazon Video
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Miracles: The Canton Godfather about?
- A country boy turned accidental gang boss risks his newfound status to stage a life-changing good deed amid rival-gang violence in 1930s Hong Kong.
- What is Miracles: The Canton Godfather like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Miracles: The Canton Godfather as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Miracles: The Canton Godfather violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Miracles: The Canton Godfather as moderate.
- What did critics think of Miracles: The Canton Godfather?
- Critics broadly praised the film's ambitious direction, lavish production, stunt-driven action comedy, and character development, while finding its later plotting somewhat overstuffed.
- Which films are like Miracles: The Canton Godfather?
- Films with a similar feel include Project A, Police Story, A Pocketful of Miracles, and The First Strike.
- How long is Miracles: The Canton Godfather?
- Miracles: The Canton Godfather runs 126 minutes.
- Where can I watch Miracles: The Canton Godfather?
- In United States, Miracles: The Canton Godfather streams on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max.
