Kung Fu Hustle

Name: Kung Fu Hustle
Director: Stephen Chow
Genre: Action, Comedy, Crime, Fantasy
Released: 2004-01-01
Duration: 99 min
Rating: 7.5
Cast: Stephen Chow, Yuen Qiu, Yuen Wah, Lam Tze-Chung, Bruce Leung Siu-Lung

2004Dir. Stephen Chow1h 39m

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Runtime1h 39m

Released2004

Budget$20M

Box office$102M

DirectorStephen Chow

About This Movie

Kung Fu Hustle is a wild blend of action and comedy that really plays with the kung fu genre in a way that feels fresh. Stephen Chow's direction is a mix of slapstick and stylish choreography, giving it this almost cartoonish vibe. The pacing is frenetic, jumping from laugh-out-loud moments to striking martial arts scenes. The set design is striking, with a vibrant depiction of 1940s Shanghai that feels like a character itself. Chow's performance is charmingly over-the-top, and the supporting cast, particularly the quirky residents of Pig Sty Alley, really steal the show. It’s all about that tongue-in-cheek humor mixed with some serious kung fu prowess, which makes it stand apart from more traditional entries in the genre.

Released in 2004, runtime 99 minutes.Notable for its mix of practical effects and CGI.Won multiple awards, including Best Actor for Stephen Chow.Shot in various locations, showcasing vibrant 1940s Shanghai.