Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- Mild
- witty
- playful
- energetic
- martial arts movie night
- jackie chan marathon
What critics said
Critics generally found the film entertaining and visually inventive, especially its action choreography, while noting that its meandering screenplay weakens the overall experience.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Dragon's martial arts encounters use slapstick movement and elaborate stunt work as central entertainment rather than treating combat purely as dramatic spectacle.
The film is explicitly described as moving away from conventional martial arts films while retaining their combat structure and choreography.
Dragon's persistent pursuit of a girl is the personal thread that draws him into the affairs of a gang of thieves.
Critical reception repeatedly singles out the climactic fight and the film received a Hong Kong Film Award nomination for action choreography.
Films like Dragon Lord, and why
Project A
physical martial arts comedy, inventive stunt choreography, and a mischievous young protagonist
The Young Master
jackie chan action comedy combining slapstick, period martial arts, romance, and elaborate stunt set pieces
Drunken Master
hong kong martial arts comedy with comic rivalry, athletic action, and energetic choreography
Movie Details
- Director
- Jackie Chan
- Release Date
- 1982-01-21
- Runtime
- 96 min
- Rating
- 6.5 / 10 (164)
Cast
- Jackie Chan
- Michael Chan Wai-Man
- Sidney Yim
- Mars
- Tien Feng
- Paul Chang Chung
- Hwang In-shik
- Kwon Yeong-Moon
- Tai Bo
- Cheng Kang-Yeh
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Dragon Lord about?
- A restless martial arts student’s pursuit of romance tumbles into a thieves’ affair, unleashing Jackie Chan’s signature blend of acrobatics, slapstick, and stunt-driven action.
- What is Dragon Lord like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Dragon Lord as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Dragon Lord violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Dragon Lord as mild.
- What did critics think of Dragon Lord?
- Critics generally found the film entertaining and visually inventive, especially its action choreography, while noting that its meandering screenplay weakens the overall experience.
- Which films are like Dragon Lord?
- Films with a similar feel include Project A, The Young Master, and Drunken Master.
- How long is Dragon Lord?
- Dragon Lord runs 96 minutes.
- Where can I watch Dragon Lord?
- In United States, Dragon Lord is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
