Overview
A fierce warrior embarks on a perilous quest to rescue her brother from ruthless kidnappers.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Graphic
- propulsive
- heroic
- playful
- classic cinema night
- martial arts double feature
What critics said
Critics broadly regard King Hu's film as a landmark of stylish, influential wuxia action with memorable choreography and a commanding female lead.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Golden Sparrow is the central fighter sent to rescue her kidnapped brother, making female martial prowess the film's defining heroic image.
The beggar who assists Golden Sparrow is revealed to be the kung-fu master Drunken Cat, transforming an apparent side character into her crucial ally.
The film's forest and waterfall confrontations frame martial arts fights as balletic, heightened action set pieces.
The thugs abduct a young official to trade for their captured leader, while Golden Sparrow pursues the rescue of the prisoner and her brother.
Films like Come Drink with Me, and why
Dragon Inn
classic wuxia action, female warrior protagonist, stylized swordplay, and heroic adventure
One-Armed Swordsman
martial arts spectacle, revenge-driven conflict, choreographed combat, and period wuxia setting
The 14 Amazons
female-led wuxia action, charismatic warriors, and heightened sword-fighting choreography
A Touch of Zen
hong kong martial arts tradition, outlaw villains, and kinetic heroic adventure
Movie Details
- Director
- King Hu
- Release Date
- 1966-04-07
- Runtime
- 91 min
- Rating
- 6.7 / 10 (168)
Cast
- Cheng Pei-pei
- Elliot Ngok Wah
- Chen Hung-Lieh
- Lee Wan-Chung
- Yang Chi-Ching
- Shum Lo
- Han Ying-Chieh
- Fung Ngai
- Simon Yuen Siu-Tien
- Ku Feng
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- ARROW
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Come Drink with Me about?
- A formidable swordswoman battles a ruthless gang to rescue her kidnapped brother, aided by a disguised kung-fu master.
- What is Come Drink with Me like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Come Drink with Me as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Come Drink with Me violent?
- Yes. Ember rates the violence in Come Drink with Me as graphic.
- What did critics think of Come Drink with Me?
- Critics broadly regard King Hu's film as a landmark of stylish, influential wuxia action with memorable choreography and a commanding female lead.
- Which films are like Come Drink with Me?
- Films with a similar feel include Dragon Inn, One-Armed Swordsman, The 14 Amazons, and A Touch of Zen.
- How long is Come Drink with Me?
- Come Drink with Me runs 91 minutes.
- Where can I watch Come Drink with Me?
- In United States, Come Drink with Me streams on ARROW.
